Xin Hua Ri Bao·2026-01-14 21:05Group 1 - The first major 500 kV power grid project in Jiangsu province for the year, the Guodian Investment Binhai 2×1 million kW unit expansion project, has successfully commenced operation, marking a significant advancement in the province's coal power supporting grid construction [1] - The new power transmission line, which is 89.045 kilometers long, connects the Yancheng Binhai Power Plant to the Heqi 500 kV substation, providing essential support for the efficient transmission and consumption of renewable energy in the coastal region of Jiangsu [2] - The operation of this project is part of a broader initiative to enhance the province's energy structure and support the integration of new energy sources, with several other 500 kV transmission projects also being accelerated in construction [2] Group 2 - Jiangsu province has seen rapid development in new energy installations, with Yancheng becoming the first city in the Yangtze River Delta region to exceed 20 million kW of renewable energy grid capacity [2] - The successful operation of the Binhai power transmission project is expected to bolster the connection of four 1 million kW coal power units to the grid, enhancing the system's regulation capacity [2] - Ongoing projects, including the Huaneng Tongzhou Bay Power Plant and the Yancheng Gaorong 500 kV transmission and transformation project, are set to further optimize the consumption of renewable energy and overall power supply capacity in Jiangsu [2]