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Core Points - The construction mobilization meeting for the ±800 kV UHVDC project from Tibet to the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area was held on September 16, marking the start of the world's largest flexible DC transmission project [1][4] - The project will connect four converter stations in Tibet and Guangdong, aggregating over 20 million kW of clean energy, providing a strong green low-carbon energy guarantee for the region [1][4] - The total investment for the project is approximately 53.2 billion yuan, with an additional investment of over 150 billion yuan for supporting clean energy infrastructure [4] Energy Demand and Supply - In July, Guangdong's electricity consumption reached 531.52 billion kWh, a year-on-year increase of 4.3%, with the highest load reaching 165 million kW, accounting for 11% of the national load [2][4] - The total electricity consumption in China for the year reached 1.02 trillion kWh in July, marking an 8.6% year-on-year increase [1][2] Economic Impact - The project is expected to create over 100,000 direct jobs during peak construction and significantly boost the upstream and downstream equipment industries [4] - Since 2015, the cumulative electricity export from Tibet has reached 15.79 billion kWh, generating over 4.2 billion yuan in economic benefits for the region [2] Strategic Importance - The UHVDC project is seen as a key move in optimizing national energy resource allocation, breaking regional barriers, and achieving precise alignment between resources and markets [4] - The project will enable the delivery of over 43 billion kWh of clean energy annually to the Greater Bay Area, equivalent to half the annual output of the Three Gorges Dam [4]