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China Masters World's Largest Molten Salt CSP System
22 Apr
Summary
- China verified the world's largest molten salt trough collector system.
- This technology allows solar power generation even after sunset.
- China aims for 15,000 MW of CSP capacity by 2030.
China has achieved a global technological breakthrough in concentrated solar power (CSP) by successfully verifying the world's largest molten salt trough collector system. This development marks China's comprehensive mastery of core molten salt trough collection technology. The system's aperture size is the widest globally, enabling robust domestic CSP project development.
This concentrated solar power technology integrates peak-shaving capabilities and long-duration energy storage, crucial for China's evolving power system. Industry experts note CSP's role in addressing the intermittency of solar photovoltaics and wind power. China has set a target to reach approximately 15 million kilowatts of CSP installed capacity by 2030.
Developed with 100 percent independent control of core technologies, the system represents a leading international level in high-end clean energy. This advancement promises a broader future for clean electricity and enhances grid stability and peak-shaving capabilities, solidifying CSP as a strategic component of China's energy transition.
