决胜“十四五” 打好收官战丨驭风集光 控水架网——新疆全力打造能源资源战略保障基地见闻

Core Insights - Xinjiang is actively transforming its energy landscape by implementing a systematic project to harness wind and solar energy, aiming to establish itself as a national energy resource strategic support base [1] Group 1: Renewable Energy Projects - The China Green Development Xinjiang Zhonglv Electric 4 million kW photovoltaic project in Ruoqiang County is generating clean electricity, which is distributed to local factories and households, enhancing industrial operations and living standards [1] - The Huadian North Xinjiang 1 million kW wind-solar base has generated nearly 5 billion kWh of green electricity since its grid connection on June 30, 2023, saving over 1.5 million tons of standard coal and reducing CO2 emissions by nearly 4 million tons [3] - Xinjiang's total installed power generation capacity reached 222 million kW by the end of August, with wind power at 55.29 million kW and solar power at 73.6 million kW, reflecting a 16.8% year-on-year increase in renewable energy generation from January to August [3][7] Group 2: Energy Storage and Management - The first pumped storage power station in Xinjiang, located in Changji Hui Autonomous Prefecture, utilizes a height difference of 484 meters to store and release energy efficiently, acting as a "super battery" [4] - The station operates by pumping water to an upper reservoir during low electricity demand and generating power during peak demand, showcasing innovative energy management [4] Group 3: Transmission Infrastructure - The completion of the 750 kV transmission project around the Tarim Basin enhances the reliability of electricity supply in southern Xinjiang, moving away from a single-line dependency [5] - Xinjiang has developed five major external energy transmission corridors, allowing clean energy to be delivered across vast distances, thereby expanding its energy export capabilities [5][7] - Since the 14th Five-Year Plan, Xinjiang has initiated 49 750 kV transmission projects and completed 35 ultra-high voltage projects, establishing a robust internal and external energy network [7]