On November 30, 2024, the restart of Qinghai Golmud Gas Turbine Power Station and the grid connection ceremony of the 1 million kilowatt photovoltaic power station of the supporting new energy project was held in Utu Meiren, Qinghai. This landmark event not only showcases Qinghai Province's latest achievements in clean energy production, but also reflects a key breakthrough in the continuous growth and transformation of China's new energy industry. As the first million-kilowatt gas-power-supported new energy project on the Qinghai-Tibet Plateau, the successful implementation of the project not only has a far-reaching impact on the optimization of Qinghai's energy structure, but also injects new impetus into the development of China's new energy industry at home and abroad.
Project Overview: Millions of kilowatts of new energy transformation
Qinghai Golmud Gas Turbine Power Station and its supporting photovoltaic power station project have a total installed capacity of 1 million kilowatts, covering an area of about 1,745.52 hectares and a total investment of 4.04 billion yuan. The average annual on-grid electricity of the project is 1.985 billion kWh, and the operation of its photovoltaic component will save 598,300 tons of standard coal and reduce about 1.7997 million tons of carbon dioxide emissions every year, significantly promoting the progress of Qinghai Province in the transition to green and low-carbon energy.
As the EPC general contractor of the project, the Northwest Institute undertook the construction of photovoltaic field area, 330 kV booster station and transmission line. During the implementation of the project, the Northwest Institute always put safety and efficiency in the first place, optimized resource allocation, strengthened safety management, and ensured that the project was completed on time and with high quality. The successful integration of this project marks Qinghai Province as a frontier for clean energy production and application in Northwest China.
New energy combination: the perfect combination of gas and photovoltaics
The highlight of this project is its innovative combination of gas and photovoltaic power generation. Traditionally, gas-fired power plants and photovoltaic power plants have operated independently, but by combining the two, this project not only improves the stability of power supply, but also increases the proportion of clean energy. Gas-fired power stations can provide stable baseload power to cope with the problem that photovoltaic power stations are greatly affected by weather and diurnal changes; Photovoltaic power plants, on the other hand, can provide low-carbon, renewable energy, further reducing dependence on fossil fuels.
This combination of "gas + photovoltaic" not only provides an efficient and green power supply for Qinghai Province, but also provides a successful example of comprehensive utilization of clean energy for the whole country and even the rest of the world.
Figure: Qinghai Golmud Gas Turbine Power Station New Energy Project Successfully Connected to the Grid (Source: International Energy Network)
Promoting the development of China's new energy industry: 2024 domestic and overseas market outlook
Entering 2024, China's new energy industry is ushering in greater market opportunities. In China, with the continuous promotion of the country's carbon peak and carbon neutrality goals, the demand for new energy market has shown explosive growth. Especially in the fields of photovoltaics, wind power and hydrogen energy, China has become one of the world's largest new energy markets. Provinces and cities have also continuously promoted the construction and implementation of new energy projects through policy support and investment incentives.
In terms of the international market, the pace of "going overseas" of Chinese new energy enterprises is also accelerating. With the increasing global demand for renewable energy, Chinese companies are gradually capturing international market share in photovoltaics, wind power and energy storage. China's photovoltaic industry, with its high cost performance, technological innovation and production capacity advantages, has become the world's leading supplier of photovoltaic products. In 2024, China is expected to continue to consolidate its leadership position in the global PV market and further expand the international market through the construction and cooperation of overseas projects.
In the context of the global energy transition, China's clean energy industry has not only promoted the green transformation of the domestic economy, but also become an important part of global energy cooperation. The success of this new energy project in Golmud, Qinghai, and its connection to the grid not only demonstrates the breakthrough of China's new energy in technology and scale, but also indicates that China's new energy industry will play a more important role in the global energy layout in the future.
Project significance: Optimize energy structure and sustainable development
The successful grid connection of Qinghai Golmud Gas Turbine Power Station and its supporting new energy projects is of great significance to the optimization of the energy structure of Qinghai Province and China. Qinghai Province has become an important base for clean energy in China due to its unique natural conditions. By integrating high-efficiency gas-fired power generation with large-scale photovoltaic power generation, the project effectively improves the reliability and environmental protection of power supply.
At the same time, the implementation of the project has also provided strong support for China's new energy technology progress. By combining a variety of clean energy forms, the project has made a positive contribution to the low-carbon development of the global energy industry and accumulated valuable experience for the sustainable development of China's energy industry.
Conclusion: China's new energy going global
With the continuous advancement of the global energy transition, the successful grid connection of the Qinghai Golmud gas turbine power station project is not only an important node in the adjustment of Qinghai's energy structure, but also provides strong support for China's new energy industry to go global. In 2024, China's new energy industry will continue to play a leading role in the green energy revolution, driven by both domestic and foreign markets, and help the world achieve a cleaner and low-carbon energy future.
