Zhong Guo Jin Rong Xin Xi Wang·2025-09-01 12:10Core Viewpoint - The project represents a significant advancement in integrating molten salt energy storage with coal-fired power generation, enhancing flexibility and efficiency in energy production [1][4]. Group 1: Project Overview - The project is the largest "coal power + molten salt" energy storage project in China, officially put into operation after 168 hours of full-load trial operation [1]. - Located in Suzhou, Anhui Province, the project is based on two 350 MW supercritical coal-fired turbine generator units [1]. - It includes two molten salt storage tanks (high temperature at 390°C and low temperature at 190°C) and a heat exchange island with various equipment [1]. Group 2: Operational Capabilities - After completion, the Suzhou power plant can provide continuous heating for 4 hours at full load and for 5 hours at 30% rated load during peak shaving [4]. - The external heating capacity can increase to 410 tons per hour, with an annual average heating output of 2.2 million tons, meeting the heating needs of over 40 local industrial and commercial enterprises [4]. Group 3: Environmental Impact - As a national demonstration project for green low-carbon advanced technologies, it can enhance renewable energy consumption capacity by approximately 128 million kWh annually, reducing coal consumption by 32,000 tons and carbon emissions by about 85,000 tons each year [4][5]. - The project addresses the conflict between peak shaving and heating in coal-fired power plants, promoting the transformation of coal power units into both basic and system-regulating power sources [5].