On September 11, 2024, Dunhuang once again welcomed the 18th CSPTA, a grand event in the field of new energy. In this symphony of technology and green, experts, scholars, and industry elites from all over the country gathered together to explore the broad prospects of solar thermal power generation and work together to promote the country's green energy transformation.
The conference kicked off with speeches from heavyweight guests such as Academician Xu Jianzhong of CAS and Secretary of the Jiuquan Municipal Party Committee Wang Liqi. They deeply elaborated on the key role of solar thermal power generation in optimizing energy structure and promoting green economic transformation, injecting strong confidence and momentum into the industry.
Academician Xu Jianzhong, with his profound professional background, delivered a profound speech on the innovation of solar thermal power generation technology for the conference. He emphasized that China has made significant achievements in the field of solar thermal power generation, especially the successful development of the world's first supercritical carbon dioxide solar thermal power generation unit, which marks a solid step forward in China's fourth generation solar thermal power generation technology. Faced with the new situation of new energy entering the electricity spot market comprehensively, solar thermal power generation, with its unique energy storage and peak shaving capabilities, will provide important support for the stable operation of the new power system. He hopes that in the future, we will continue to deepen basic research, accelerate the deployment of cutting-edge disruptive technologies, promote the continuous progress of solar thermal power generation technology and the healthy development of the industry, and contribute to achieving carbon neutrality goals.
After Academician Xu Jianzhong's inspiring speech, the venue was filled with a strong academic atmosphere and hopeful anticipation for the future. At the same time, we are also deeply aware that with the in-depth implementation of the the Belt and Road Initiative, China's solar thermal power generation technology is gradually moving towards the world stage. The increasing international influence of China's new energy technology has contributed Chinese wisdom and solutions to the optimization and sustainable development of the global energy structure.
In his speech, Wang Liqi, Secretary of the Jiuquan Municipal Party Committee, comprehensively elaborated on the advantages of Jiuquan as a national new energy highland. He mentioned that Jiuquan, with its abundant wind and solar energy resources, has become an important new energy and equipment manufacturing base in the country under the guidance of the dual carbon strategy. The significant increase in cumulative installed capacity of new energy has led to the completion of 5 solar thermal demonstration projects and the construction of 4 solar thermal+demonstration projects, making it the largest and most comprehensive solar thermal base in the country. Looking ahead to the future, Jiuquan will seize the opportunity of national energy policy adjustments, especially relying on the construction of large-scale wind and photovoltaic bases in desert, Gobi, and desert areas, fully promoting the scale and low-cost development of solar thermal power generation technology, exploring multi energy complementary energy development models, and building Jiuquan into a new benchmark for solar thermal power generation and equipment manufacturing in the country and even globally.
In the speeches of Academician Xu Jianzhong and Secretary Wang Liqi, we have to mention that every leap in solar thermal power generation technology cannot be separated from the strong support of the deep integration of industry, academia and research. In recent years, close cooperative relationships have been established between domestic universities, research institutions, and enterprises, continuously breaking through technological bottlenecks in the field of solar thermal power generation through joint research and development, technological breakthroughs, and achievement transformation. This cooperation model not only accelerates the transformation of technological achievements into real productivity, but also promotes a virtuous cycle of talent cultivation and technological innovation.
As a representative of the organizing unit of the conference, Zhou Xiang, Secretary of the Discipline Inspection Commission and researcher of CAS Institute of Electrical Engineering, elaborated on the unique position and broad prospects of solar thermal power generation in the new energy system in his speech. He pointed out that solar thermal power generation, as a green, low-carbon, and grid friendly form of power supply, has dual functions of peak shaving and energy storage, and is a key path for new energy to safely and reliably replace traditional energy. With the accelerated construction of new energy systems and power systems, solar thermal power generation is expected to usher in new opportunities for large-scale development. Secretary Zhou called for the coordinated efforts of policies, markets, and technological innovation in the face of the challenge of cost reduction and efficiency improvement. Through close cooperation between upstream and downstream of the industrial chain, we should jointly promote the commercialization process of solar thermal power generation technology.
Wang Zhifeng, the chairman of the conference, ISA director, and researcher at CAS Institute of Electrical Engineering, pointed out in his speech that the breakthrough and commercialization of supercritical carbon dioxide solar thermal power generation technology have not only improved power generation efficiency but also reduced costs, laying a solid foundation for the widespread application of solar energy. At the same time, we should also be aware that the industry still faces many challenges, such as further improving efficiency, reducing costs, and expanding application scope. He called for strengthened cooperation within and outside the industry, especially international cooperation, to jointly promote innovation and application of solar energy technology, and contribute to global sustainable development. Chairman Wang Zhifeng expressed confidence that solar thermal power will play a more important role in the global energy transition. The industry will continue to increase its research and innovation efforts, promote the continuous progress and widespread application of solar energy technology, and lead humanity towards a greener and low-carbon future.
At this conference, we witnessed the brilliant achievements and unlimited potential of solar thermal power generation technology, and felt the common enthusiasm and firm belief from the government, academia, and industry. I believe that through in-depth exchanges and extensive cooperation at this conference, more sparks of innovative thinking will be stimulated, and solar thermal power generation technology will continue to break through bottlenecks, achieving the goals of higher efficiency, lower cost, and wider application. (This article is from the official website of Jian Dao: www.seetao.com. Reproduction without permission is prohibited, otherwise it will be prosecuted. Please indicate Jian Dao Net+original link when reprinting.) Jian Dao Net Strategy Column
