The 100 MW Tunshan Haitai tower-type concentrating-solar-power project in Turpan, Xinjiang—general-contracted by Northwest Electric Power Design Institute Co., LTD, of China Power Engineering Consulting Group (vice-chairman unit of the CSTA)—has been put into full-system operation. The solar field, molten-salt storage & heat-exchange system, steam-turbine generator and all auxiliaries are now carrying load, realizing joint “CSP + PV” generation for the integrated complex.
Located in the Qiquanhu PV Industrial Park, Gaochang District, Turpan City, Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region, the plant is a key annual-project of Turpan. The site lies in an extremely hot, arid zone: more than 100 days a year exceed 35 °C, summer peaks reach 49.6 °C, and ground temperatures often surpass 70 °C. Annual rainfall is only 16.4 mm, while evaporation exceeds 3 000 mm. Construction teams endured prolonged extreme heat, stayed on the front line, and—while safeguarding safety and quality—successfully completed full-system commissioning and grid connection.
Next, the project team will finish all grid-compliance tests, defect elimination and trial operation on schedule, preparing for commercial operation and the final hand-over of the plant.