Core Points - The Qinghai 350 MW tower solar thermal power project has officially commenced construction, making it the largest single-unit solar thermal power project globally [1] - The project utilizes domestically developed tower molten salt energy storage technology, consisting of three heat-collecting towers and one steam turbine, with a total mirror field area of 3.3 million square meters, the largest in China [1] - The project is expected to be fully operational by the end of September 2027 [1] Energy Production and Environmental Impact - Upon completion, the project is anticipated to generate approximately 960 million kWh of clean electricity annually, equivalent to saving 263,400 tons of standard coal and reducing carbon dioxide emissions by 720,000 tons each year [3] - The project will enhance the flexibility of the local power system and improve electricity supply capacity during peak periods [5] Regional Energy Landscape - As of now, the total installed capacity of the Qinghai power grid has reached 77.2852 million kW, with clean energy and renewable energy accounting for 93.46% and 72.25% of the total installed capacity, respectively, both ranking first in the country [7]
全球单机规模最大光热发电项目开工建设 提升中国能源含“绿”量
Yang Shi Wang·2025-10-17 01:59