Recently, the first phase of the Jinchuan Gasidu “PV+N” project, a large-scale centralized “PV + energy storage” photovoltaic power station in Aba Prefecture, Sichuan Province, constructed under the overall EPC contract by China Electric Power Construction Corporation Chengdu Institute, successfully connected its entire 200 megawatt capacity to the grid for electricity generation during the “14th Five-Year Plan” period’s initial batch of photovoltaic projects.

Located in Ere Township, Jinchuan County, Aba Prefecture, at an average altitude of 4,385 meters, the project spans approximately 4,535 mu (about 302 hectares) and comprises 64 photovoltaic arrays. The project’s energy storage system includes a 20MW/40MWh containerized system using lithium iron phosphate batteries, capable of charging or discharging 40,000 kWh within 2 hours. This setup supports peak shaving, frequency regulation, enhances energy absorption capability, and reduces costs for the photovoltaic power generation system.

During construction, the project team cooperated closely, devised scientific construction plans, prioritized safety and quality, and overcame challenges such as high-altitude and cold weather conditions, continuous rainfall during the rainy season, and restricted road transportation. Construction began in late July 2023, with the energy storage system launched in mid-November and the first grid connection completed by December 31. Full capacity grid connection was achieved by late June 2023, successfully meeting project timeline goals.

Once operational, the project will annually generate 360 million kWh of clean electricity, sufficient to meet the annual electricity needs of over 170,000 households in Sichuan, and will reduce coal consumption by approximately 117,000 tons annually, thereby cutting carbon dioxide emissions by 321,200 tons.