The one million kilowatt wind and solar power project in Huanxian county of Qingyang city, Gansu province has begun generating power. [Photo by Yao Feng/For chinadaily.com.cn]
The first one million kilowatt wind and solar power project of China's first 10 million kilowatt multi-energy complementary comprehensive energy base in Gansu province has connected to the grid and has started generating power since Thursday.
The project in Huanxian county of Qingyang city is expected to generate over 2.271 billion kilowatt-hours yearly, saving about 681,600 tons of standard coal and reducing carbon dioxide emissions by 1.6 million tons. It can meet the power demand of nearly 780,000 households.
The one million kilowatt wind and solar power project in Huanxian county of Qingyang city, Gansu province has begun generating power. (Photo by Yao Feng/For chinadaily.com.cn)
The Hua'neng Longdong energy base is initially connected to the local substation to support local power use, but it will be used as a supporting new energy source to be exported to Shandong province after an ultra-high voltage DC transmission channel is completed, according to the base.
The new energy station has adopted the integrated wind-solar power layout (integrated circuits), which has increased land utilization, reduced investment costs, and enhanced transmission stability.
It is expected to have a total installed capacity of 6 million kilowatts. It will generate over 14 billion kilowatt hours upon completion, saving 4.2 million tons of standard coal and reducing carbon dioxide emissions by 11 million tons.