Zhong Guo Xin Wen Wang·2025-12-19 12:38Core Insights - The Yalong River Basin Hydropower Development Company has launched China's first high-altitude rock cavern computing power center in Sichuan Province, with a total investment of approximately 350 million RMB [1][2] - The project features six computing power cabins, providing a peak computing power of about 600 PFLOPS [1] - The initiative aims to address the increasing demand for computing power driven by rapid advancements in artificial intelligence technology, emphasizing the importance of green electricity and computing power integration for energy structure transformation and digital economy [1] Project Details - The project is located within the construction tunnel of the Liuhokou Hydropower Station, designed for a lifespan of 50 years and capable of withstanding seismic intensity of up to 8 degrees [1] - The natural geological stability of the hydropower station's rock cavern structure provides a safe and reliable operating environment for computing equipment, effectively resisting natural disasters [1] - The tunnel's excellent ventilation conditions maintain a constant temperature and humidity, creating a "constant temperature machine room" environment, with a PUE value below 1.2, achieving a leading level in the country [2] Technological Integration - The project has deployed 2,000 domestic computing power chips and will utilize part of its computing power to establish an AI innovation platform for applications such as meteorological forecasting and production operations [2] - China Telecom's self-developed computing power can meet its own intelligent computing needs and provide efficient computing services to demand units through the intelligent computing scheduling platform "Xirang" [2] - The project will support the "High Altitude Cosmic Ray Observation Station (LHAASO)" in collaboration with institutions like the Chinese Academy of Sciences, aiming to leverage AI to overcome data analysis bottlenecks in particle physics [2]