China has taken a bold step toward renewable energy leadership as construction begins on the world's largest single-unit concentrated solar power (CSP) facility in Golmud City, Qinghai Province. The 350MW project by Cosin Solar represents a $763 million investment in cutting-edge clean energy technology.
Utilizing China's domestically developed tower-based molten salt thermal energy storage system, the plant will feature three solar receiver towers feeding a unified 350MW steam turbine. This innovative design enables 24/7 electricity generation – a critical advancement for reliable renewable energy supply.
Scheduled for full grid connection by September 2027, the facility is projected to produce approximately 960 million kilowatt-hours of clean electricity annually. This output could power over 300,000 households while reducing carbon emissions by an estimated 800,000 tons yearly.
The project underscores China's growing expertise in CSP technology, with Cosin Solar emerging as a global leader in molten salt tower systems. Located in Qinghai's solar-rich landscape, the development aligns with broader efforts to expand renewable infrastructure across northwest China.
