The Zhabuye integrated energy project in Tibet has recently entered full operation.
Source: China Energy News Network
The Zhabuye integrated energy project in Tibet has recently entered full operation. Built by Shandong Electric Power Construction Third Company, a subsidiary of Power Construction Corporation of China (PowerChina), this project hosts the world’s highest-altitude concentrated solar power (CSP) plant. Situated in Zhongba County, Shigatse City, at an elevation of 4,500 meters, its successful launch sets an important precedent for applying CSP technology in high-altitude regions.
This project is the first in the world to run an off-grid energy system powered mainly by a parabolic trough CSP plant in a remote, high-altitude grid endpoint. Nicknamed the “Mount Everest” project, it aims to provide reliable, safe, and stable energy supply around the clock.
The system integrates power generation, load management, energy storage, power transformation, and control. The generation mix includes a 40 MW parabolic trough CSP plant alongside a 35 MW photovoltaic (PV) facility, combining the strengths of both solar technologies. On the demand side, it delivers both electricity and steam to meet diverse needs. Energy storage consists of a 20 MW/40 MWh thermal storage unit complemented by electrochemical storage, ensuring steady and continuous power supply.
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