What is China's new dual-tower solar thermal plant?

An incredible sight has overtaken a field near Guazhou County in China's Gansu Province: almost 30,000 moving mirrors pointed at two huge central towers. This is China's new dual-tower solar thermal plant, Interesting Engineering reports. Solar panels that convert sunlight into electricity are becoming a familiar sight all over the world.

Are China's solar thermal power plants ready to go global?

China's solar thermal power generation companies have mastered the core technology of building large-scale molten salt tower thermal power stations, and are ready to go global, industry experts said.

What is a twin tower solar power project?

The project's twin tower configuration and adaptable mirror array are poised to enhance solar thermal power generation efficiency and reliability. Anticipated annual output is 1.8 billion kilowatt hours, contributing to a reduction of 1.53 million tons of carbon dioxide emissions annually.

How many kilowatts a year will China's new power plant generate?

Two 650-foot-tall (200-m) towers have risen in China's Gansu Province. Combined with an array of 30,000 mirrors arranged in concentric circles, the new facility is expected to generate over 1.8 billion kilowatt-hours of electricity every year.

How does China use solar energy?

China's initiative in solar thermal energy storage utilizes multiple towers, with two of them sharing a common turbine. This design optimizes the efficiency of solar thermal power generation by strategically positioning mirrors in overlapping concentric circles to maximize sunlight reflection. How can solar energy be utilized after sunset?

Will China build a solar tower by 2030?

This is in support of the Chinese government's stated goal to construct 1,200 gigawatts of less polluting energy capacity by 2030. This isn't China's only solar tower, as it also recently broke ground on what is expected to be the world's largest solar tower by capacity.