At 19:58 on April 29, the first 100 - megawatt solar thermal power generation project in Qinghai led by Northwest Engineering Corporation Limited, the CTGR Qingyu DC Phase II 100 - MW Solar Thermal Project, successfully completed the first turbine run and achieved full - system operation and power generation on the same day.
During project implementation, there was a conduction of several major technical studies and national key scientific research projects. There was also a breakthrough in key technical challenges such as high - precision heliostat field control, and high - temperature molten salt heat transfer and storage. This led to the development of an integrated lifecycle management approach that allowed for the simultaneous construction and operation of subsystems such as the heliostat heat collection system, heat storage and heat exchange system, and power generation system.
During construction, the project created numerous jobs for local workers. It also enhanced the park's windbreak, desert fixation, and soil - water conservation capabilities. This was achieved through a matrix - style construction of the heliostat field and the construction of a reclaimed water recycling system. The project has achieved a dual benefit of energy development and ecological protection.
Located in Wutu Meirenxiang, Golmud, Qinghai, the project spans 287 hectares. As a demonstration of global - leading tower - type solar power technology with a 12 - hour molten salt storage system, it ensures stable power supply around - the - clock. Upon completion, it will generate 227.1 million kWh annually, meeting the clean energy needs of 189,300 households, reducing CO₂ emissions by 226,300 tons, and offering ecological benefits equivalent to afforesting 188,600 mu of land.
