Why is Hami a successful solar power tower plant?

The successful operation of the 50-megawatt Hami Solar Thermal Power Tower Plant is also due to its simulation system in Xi'an, Northwest China's Shaanxi Province, the world's first comprehensive "cloud computing" simulator for a molten salt thermal power tower plant.

What is Hami solar power plant?

With Hami Solar Thermal Power Plant as a landmark project for the city, Hami has connected 16.208 million kW of installed capacity of new energy to the grid, the largest capacity in Xinjiang, by the end of 2023.

How much will solar thermal power plants cost in China?

While the investment required for solar thermal power plants remain high, China is working to reduce costs and promote commercialization. According to the China Solar Thermal Alliance, the cost of electricity from tower solar thermal plants is expected to drop to 0.61 yuan per kilowatt-hour (kWh) by 2025 and to about 0.53 yuan per kWh by 2027.

Where is the molten salt tower solar power project located?

(Executive editor: Niu Yilin) The 50-megawatt molten salt tower solar thermal power project in Hami, in Northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region, began 24/7 operations when it realized stable power generation during the nighttime on June 18.

How many new energy projects are in Xinjiang?

Currently, Xinjiang has over 70 million kW worth of new energy projects under construction and is accelerating the development of 10-million-kW-level new energy bases. Xinjiang also has 13 solar thermal projects under construction, contributing to the national total of 33 projects.

How many kWh have been generated in 2021?

“Comprehensive acceptance by the National Energy Administration was completed in October 2021, and as of today, a total of 13 million kWh has been generated,” said Zhang Yong, deputy general manager of Energy China, China Power Hami Solar Thermal Power Co., Ltd.