The world’s highest-altitude photovoltaic project achieves grid-connected energy storage
The second phase of the Huadian Tibet Caipeng SolarStorage Power Station has commenced operation at an altitude of 5,228 meters. It features 250,000 photovoltaic panels with a total installed capacity of 100,000 kilowatts, and receives annual average solar radiation more than double that of plain areas at the same latitude. Once operational, the second phase is expected to generate 155 million kilowatt-hours of electricity annually, meeting the electricity needs of 50,000 households and reducing carbon dioxide emissions by 101,800 tons annually. The project utilizes next-generation bifacial solar panels, increasing power generation efficiency by 7.5%. The energy storage system, comprised of 16 white boxes, acts like a giant “power bank,” storing electricity during the day and delivering it at night, ensuring grid stability and security and serving as a model for clean energy utilization in high-altitude areas.
