打通西藏与广东，又一个超级工程来了

Group 1 - The construction of the Tibet-Guangdong direct current project has officially begun, aiming to create an energy corridor across Tibet, Yunnan, Guangxi, and Guangdong [2] - Tibet is expected to supply 43 billion kilowatt-hours of electricity annually to the Greater Bay Area, which is equivalent to half of the annual output of the Three Gorges Dam [3][24] - The total investment for the Tibet-Guangdong project is estimated to reach 200 billion yuan, with direct investment of 53.2 billion yuan and additional investments in supporting clean energy sources exceeding 150 billion yuan [30] Group 2 - Guangdong, as China's largest economy and industrial province, has a significant electricity demand, projected to reach 912.1 billion kilowatt-hours in 2024 [7][6] - Despite having a diverse energy mix, including nuclear and offshore wind power, Guangdong's annual electricity generation exceeds 700 billion kilowatt-hours, which is insufficient to meet its needs [8][13] - The demand for electricity is expected to increase due to the rising consumption from artificial intelligence technologies, necessitating further energy supply solutions [9] Group 3 - The Tibet-Guangdong direct current project will utilize advanced technology to transmit electricity over a distance of more than 2,600 kilometers, with a transmission time of only 9 milliseconds [22][23] - The project is set to be completed by 2029, with the potential to significantly increase the electricity supply to Guangdong compared to the Three Gorges project [25] - The project faces challenges such as crossing high-altitude regions and integrating with weak power grids, which are considered world-class engineering challenges [28] Group 4 - Tibet has a vast potential for hydropower, with an estimated theoretical annual generation capacity exceeding 1 trillion kilowatt-hours, although current annual generation is only about 20 billion kilowatt-hours [16][18] - The development of hydropower resources in Tibet is just beginning, with significant projects like the Yarlung Tsangpo River hydropower station expected to contribute 300 billion kilowatt-hours annually [19][33] - The successful implementation of the Tibet-Guangdong project could lead to further investments and the establishment of additional energy corridors in the future [32] Group 5 - The economic landscape is shifting, with Tibet experiencing rapid GDP growth in recent years, potentially becoming the fastest-growing province in the next decade due to large-scale infrastructure projects [41][42] - Major infrastructure projects, including the Sichuan-Tibet Railway and the Yarlung Tsangpo hydropower station, are expected to bring substantial investment and tax revenue to Tibet [44] - The economic development in Tibet may help it shed its label as the weakest province, while Guangdong focuses on innovation-driven growth rather than investment-driven models [45][47]