Core Viewpoint - The article discusses the strategic plan for solar energy development in the "Three North" regions of China, aiming to add 253 GW of solar capacity and rehabilitate 10.1 million acres of desert land by 2030, highlighting the importance of energy storage in supporting this initiative [1][3][12]. Group 1: Solar and Wind Energy Development - The "Three North" regions are rich in solar and wind resources, making them a priority for large-scale renewable energy projects [2]. - By 2030, the total installed capacity of large-scale wind and solar bases in desert areas is expected to reach 455 GW, with a focus on integrating energy storage solutions [3][12]. Group 2: Role of Energy Storage - Energy storage plays a crucial role in enhancing the utilization of renewable energy and stabilizing peak power output, with configurations of 0 to 200 MW of storage significantly improving peak capacity and renewable utilization [4]. - The integration of distributed energy storage systems is essential for enhancing system support capabilities and frequency regulation [4]. Group 3: Investment and Project Examples - Major power companies are adopting a "renewable + storage + coal/solar thermal" model, with energy storage typically comprising 10% to 20% of the total capacity [5]. - Notable projects include: - Xinjiang Tianshan Energy Base with a total investment of 54.7 billion yuan and a capacity of 14.2 million kW, including 1,200 MW of energy storage [6]. - Gansu Huaneng Tengger Desert Base with a total capacity of 15.2 million kW and 2,000 MW of new energy storage [6]. - Inner Mongolia Kubuqi Desert Base with a total capacity of 12.8 million kW and integrated energy storage [6]. Group 4: Challenges and Future Outlook - The construction of large-scale renewable energy bases faces challenges such as high investment costs, grid pressure, and difficulties in energy consumption [12]. - The government is exploring new models for local energy consumption, including direct supply of green electricity to specific users, which could enhance the integration of renewable energy with industrial development [12]. - The ongoing energy revolution is expected to continue with advancements in ultra-high voltage transmission, declining storage costs, and policy coordination [12].

Core Viewpoint - The Xinjiang Tianshan North Gobi Energy Base, developed by China Huadian and China Resources Group, has successfully completed the trial operation of its first two 1 million kilowatt coal power units, marking the production of China's first "desert-gobi" renewable energy export base [1][9]. Group 1: Project Overview - The Xinjiang Tianshan North Gobi Energy Base is located in the Hami Santanghu Gobi area and is a key project under the "14th Five-Year Plan" for the "Xinjiang Electricity into Chongqing" ultra-high voltage transmission project [1][4]. - The total investment for the base is 54.7 billion yuan, with a total power generation capacity of 14.2 million kilowatts, including 4 million kilowatts of coal power, 7 million kilowatts of wind power, 3 million kilowatts of solar power, and 200,000 kilowatts of thermal power [5][7]. Group 2: Strategic Importance - The construction of the "desert-gobi" base is aimed at enhancing renewable energy supply capacity, reducing construction costs, restoring ecological environments, and promoting local economic development [2][3]. - Xinjiang is recognized as a strategic energy resource base, with significant coal reserves of 5.708 billion tons, accounting for 31.7% of the region and 12.5% of the national total [3]. Group 3: Energy Supply and Demand - The energy base is expected to deliver over 36 billion kilowatt-hours of electricity annually to Chongqing, which will account for nearly one-quarter of the city's electricity supply by 2025 [4][9]. - The project aligns with the national strategy to meet the increasing electricity demand in Chongqing, which is projected to reach 162 billion kilowatt-hours by 2025 [4]. Group 4: Technological Innovations - The project has overcome significant technical challenges, including the construction of the world's largest hyperbolic steel structure cooling tower and the first asynchronous motor bidirectional control pump group [6]. - The energy base features a high proportion of renewable energy, with 71.8% of its installed capacity coming from renewable sources, exceeding the "14th Five-Year" renewable energy planning target of 50% [7]. Group 5: Environmental and Economic Impact - The project is expected to reduce coal consumption by approximately 6 million tons and carbon dioxide emissions by about 16 million tons annually [7]. - The construction has created 23,000 job opportunities and incorporates ecological restoration measures to enhance the overall benefits of the clean energy base [8].

新疆天山北麓戈壁能源基地总投资547亿元，电源总规模1420万千瓦，其中煤电400万千瓦、风电 700万千瓦、光伏300万千瓦、光热20万千瓦，配套建设120万千瓦/480万千瓦时的电化学储能装 置，新能源装机占比超过70%。 （转自《人民日报》） 新疆天山北麓戈壁能源基地首批2台100万千瓦煤电机组，近日通过168小时满负荷试运行，实现投产发 电。这批机组由中国华电、华润集团开发建设，是疆电外送特高压第三通道——"疆电入渝"工程的首批 电源项目，将通过"风光火热储一体化"模式，应对新能源的间歇性波动性，发挥电力供应"稳定器"作 用，助力重庆迎峰度夏电力保供。 本次投产的2台100万千瓦煤电机组，发电煤耗、调峰性能、厂用电率等参数均处于国内同类型机组 先进水平，同步建设了高效除尘、脱硫、脱硝设施，烟囱出口污染物浓度实现全时段超低排放、优 于燃气机组排放标准。 （丁怡婷） ...