In a milestone for renewable energy, Cosin Solar has officially broken ground on the world’s largest single-unit tower-type concentrated solar power (CSP) plant in Golmud City, in the northwest of the Chinese mainland’s Qinghai Province. This 350MW project promises to redefine clean energy generation with cutting-edge molten salt storage technology.
Backed by an investment of 5.44 billion yuan (about $763 million), the facility will harness homegrown tower-based molten salt thermal energy storage to keep turbines spinning around the clock. Three solar receiver towers will concentrate heat onto a single 350MW steam turbine, smoothing out the sun’s fluctuations and delivering stable electricity 24/7.
Once fully connected to the grid by September 2027, the plant is expected to generate around 960 million kilowatt-hours of clean electricity annually.
Cosin Solar, a leader in concentrated solar power innovation, has been at the forefront of advanced molten salt tower systems. This landmark project not only showcases the company’s technical prowess but also signals growing momentum for large-scale renewable initiatives across emerging markets.
For young global citizens and tech enthusiasts alike, projects like this highlight how government support and private innovation can drive real-world impact. As the world races to meet sustainability goals, the Qinghai solar tower stands as a beacon of what’s possible when ambition meets technology.
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World's largest single-unit solar project breaks ground in NW China
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