Core Insights - The article discusses the development of a solar energy project in Gansu, China, which utilizes a 260-meter high tower surrounded by over 12,000 heliostats to generate continuous electricity through a molten salt tower solar thermal power plant [1] - The project aims to leverage abundant solar energy for large-scale hydrogen production, with a focus on achieving industrial-scale hydrogen production through advanced electrolysis technology [1][2] - The establishment of the Hydrogen Energy and Low Carbon Center at Lanzhou University is a strategic move to explore various energy utilization pathways and build a hydrogen energy development community in the western region of China [1][2] Group 1 - The solar thermal power plant can generate electricity 24/7, enabling efficient and large-scale hydrogen production through water electrolysis [1] - Lanzhou University has developed an alkaline water electrolysis system capable of producing 1,000 cubic meters of hydrogen per hour, with an electrolysis efficiency exceeding 80% [1] - The "liquid sunlight" technology, which converts hydrogen and carbon dioxide into methanol, is highlighted as a viable solution for industrial carbon reduction and efficient hydrogen storage and transportation [2] Group 2 - The successful implementation of the world's first large-scale methanol synthesis demonstration project in Gansu and the upcoming 100,000-ton "liquid sunlight" fuel synthesis project in Inner Mongolia mark significant advancements in this technology [2] - Lanzhou University is positioned to leverage its interdisciplinary strengths in chemistry, physics, and energy to innovate in photovoltaic power generation, hydrogen production materials, and new energy storage technologies [2][3] - Future efforts will focus on flexible power generation, safe hydrogen-electric integration, and low-carbon energy utilization, with plans to establish a comprehensive research and testing platform for solar energy technologies [3]