Core Insights - The project marks the official launch of a new collaborative operation model of "solar thermal + photovoltaic" energy, enhancing the grid's capacity to accept renewable energy [1][5] Project Overview - The project, located in Hami City, Xinjiang, has a total installed capacity of 1 million kilowatts, consisting of a 100,000-kilowatt solar thermal storage power station and a 900,000-kilowatt photovoltaic power station [3] - The solar thermal component utilizes 260,000 linearly arranged mirrors to concentrate sunlight and heat molten salt for energy storage, achieving up to 8 hours of energy storage [3] Operational Synergy - The solar thermal power station's energy storage and peak regulation capabilities complement the photovoltaic power station, providing a seamless power supply during nighttime or cloudy periods, ensuring 24-hour stable output [5] - After full capacity grid connection, the solar thermal storage power station will serve as a fundamental regulating power source, working in tandem with the photovoltaic station to create a multi-energy complementary clean energy base [7] Environmental Impact - The project is expected to generate approximately 2.067 billion kilowatt-hours of clean electricity annually, leading to a reduction of over 1.63 million tons of carbon dioxide emissions [7]
全国最大!“光热+光伏”协同运行新模式正式开启 电网发展向“新”向“绿”