On October 25, China General Nuclear Power Corporation announced that the construction of its 200,000-kilowatt tower solar thermal project in Delingha has successfully topped out. This indicates that the civil engineering work is nearing its end and the project is entering the installation phase.
On October 25, China General Nuclear Power Corporation announced that the construction of its 200,000-kilowatt tower solar thermal project in Delingha has successfully topped out. This indicates that the civil engineering work is nearing its end and the project is entering the installation phase.
This integrated project combines 800,000 kilowatts of photovoltaic power generation and 200,000 kilowatts of solar thermal power generation with a six-hour storage duration. It features a solar thermal energy storage ratio of 25%, the highest among similar projects in China. Currently, over 95% of the photovoltaic section's construction has been completed, and it is planned to be connected to the grid by the end of the year.
Once operational, this project is expected to generate up to 1.8 billion kilowatt-hours of electricity annually. This is equivalent to saving about 550,000 tons of standard coal and reducing carbon dioxide emissions by approximately 1.3 million tons, bringing significant economic and environmental benefits.