World's highest-altitude solar-thermal power station connects to grid in Xizang

The solar-thermal plant is equipped with two 25-MW steam turbine-generator units. The first was connected to the grid on Friday, while the second is scheduled to follow later this year, according to Xinhua News Agency.

During construction, the project has created jobs for more than 500 local farmers and herders.

Once fully operational, the integrated project is expected to generate about 270 million kilowatt-hours of electricity annually and reduce carbon dioxide emissions by approximately 168,200 metric tons a year. It is projected to support energy security and low-carbon development in Ngari, CCTV reported.