China Huadian and PowerChina have completed the world’s highest solar plant in Tibet, capable of generating 247 million kWh of electricity annually.
The Caipeng Solar-Storage Power Station is situated at an altitude of 5,228 meters and features 170,000 solar panels with 20 MW/80 MW energy storage system.Chinese state-owned power producer China Huadian Corporation has launched the second phase of its Caipeng Solar-Storage Power Station in Shannan, Tibet , situated at an altitude of 5,228 meters, making it the world’s highest-elevation solar installation. This station surpasses the first phase, which was built at 5,100 meters.
The second phase of the Caipeng Solar-Storage Power Station, covering 1.4 square kilometers, adds 100 MW of capacity. This builds on the initial 50 MW phase launched in December 2023, which has already generated over 60 GW. Combined, the two phases aim to address central Tibet’s seasonal power shortages during winter and spring.
Construction of the second 100 MW phase began in August 2024. By utilizing pre-installed mounts and on-site assembly lines, PowerChina, the project contractor, completed the project in just 115 days—42 days ahead of schedule. These methods increased construction efficiency by 40% despite the challenging plateau environment.The project has a total capacity of 150 MW, featuring 170,000 solar panels and a 20 MW/80 MW energy storage system.
The 20 MW/80 MW battery energy storage system from Sungrow features advanced “stem cell storage technology”, enabling ultra-fast voltage and frequency regulation as well as grid stabilization. With features like liquid cooling and AI thermal management, the system improves safety and discharge performance by over 8%. modules, which are up to 7.5% more efficient than conventional panels. These advanced modules capture reflected sunlight from the ground, significantly enhancing energy generation.
The development also follows PowerChina’s acquisition of 1GW of modules for a floating solar project in China, as the company seeks to expand its portfolio into new environments.Bojan Stojkovski is a freelance journalist based in Skopje, North Macedonia, covering foreign policy and technology for more than a decade. His work has appeared in Foreign Policy, ZDNet, and Nature.
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