Core Insights - Tibet has successfully initiated its first cross-regional green electricity transaction with Shanghai, delivering 7.85 million kilowatt-hours, which is expected to reduce coal consumption by 24,100 tons and cut CO2 emissions by 60,100 tons [1] - The development of renewable energy in Tibet has accelerated, with a target for renewable energy capacity to exceed 50% by the end of 2024, establishing a clean energy system dominated by renewables [1] Renewable Energy Development - Since the 14th Five-Year Plan, Tibet has focused on developing hydropower, solar, and wind energy, effectively alleviating electricity shortages during winter and spring [1] - The Batong Hydropower Station, with a total capacity of 750,000 kilowatts, has an average annual generation of 3.375 billion kilowatt-hours, sufficient to power 1.75 million households for a year [2] - The largest solar-storage power station in Tibet, Huaneng Jiawa Phase I, has a capacity of 250,000 kilowatts and a storage system that can output 200,000 kilowatt-hours for 4 hours at night [2] Wind Power Projects - The Huadian Qusong Duosui Wind Power Project has a total capacity of 40 megawatts and is expected to reduce CO2 emissions by approximately 74,400 tons annually [3] - The Aizhu 100-megawatt wind power project, located at an average altitude of 5,050 meters, aims to meet the electricity needs of about 230,000 people annually [3] Grid Infrastructure and Reliability - The completion of the Ali interconnected project in December 2020 has improved the reliability of electricity supply in Tibet to 99.6% [4] - The 500 kV transmission and transformation project in Lhasa, set to be operational by December 2024, will enhance the high-voltage grid structure [5] - The Qinghai-Tibet DC Phase II expansion has doubled the transmission capacity between Qinghai and Tibet to 1.2 million kilowatts, addressing winter electricity shortages [5] Electricity Consumption Growth - In the first seven months of 2025, Tibet's total electricity consumption reached 9.773 billion kilowatt-hours, marking a year-on-year increase of 13.33%, the highest growth rate in the country [5]
决胜“十四五” 打好收官战|绿电照高原——西藏奋力推进国家清洁能源基地建设
Xin Hua Wang·2025-10-07 07:58