Imagine standing over 4,650 meters above sea level, where the air is thin, the wind is wild, and the view is absolutely breathtaking. Now, imagine filling that landscape with thousands of shimmering mirrors. Welcome to the Qinghai-Xizang Plateau, where Xizang is officially turning the "roof of the world" into a giant laboratory for clean energy! 🌍✨
Breaking Records in Amdo County 🚀
Up in the windswept plains of Amdo County, something historic is happening. The Tushuo 100-megawatt concentrated solar power (CSP) plant is gearing up for action. To give you an idea of the scale, all 15,927 heliostats (those high-tech mirrors that track the sun) have already been delivered. This isn't just any project; it's the highest-altitude CSP plant on the planet! ☀️
The Power Duo in Damxung ⚡️
But the innovation doesn't stop there. Nearby in Damxung County, a new energy powerhouse is under construction. This project is playing it smart by combining two different technologies: a 50 MW trough-based CSP plant working side-by-side with a massive 400 MW photovoltaic (PV) array. It's basically the ultimate solar team-up to maximize every bit of sunlight hitting the plateau. 🤝
Connecting the Plateau to the People 🔌
Generating all this power at extreme altitudes is one thing, but getting it to where it's needed is the real challenge. That's where the ultra-high-voltage (UHV) transmission lines come in. These massive power lines are being built to send clean, green energy thousands of kilometers south to densely populated regions, ensuring that the wind and sun of the highlands help power cities far away. 🏙️
Xizang is proving that extreme environments aren't just obstacles—they're opportunities. By embracing the elements, the region is leading the way toward a sustainable future and showing the world how to innovate at the highest levels. Stay tuned, because the green revolution is reaching new heights! 🏔️💚
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How Xizang is building a clean energy future on the roof of the world
cgtn.com
