China's first clean coal power and affordable solar energy collaborative project goes into operation.

Datang Xinyu Phase II Project in China has commenced operation, featuring 2 units of 1000 MW clean coal-fired power units and a 250 MW photovoltaic power station. The coal-fired units employ secondary reheat technology to enhance efficiency, reduce coal consumption, and address the issue of photovoltaic power generation at night. The project incorporates 69 energy-saving and low-carbon technologies, with an expected annual power generation capacity of 9.5 billion kWh, bolstering the stability of power supply in central China.

Explanation:

• Secondary Reheat Technology: A technique to improve the efficiency of coal-fired power units by reheating steam multiple times to enhance power generation efficiency.
• Photovoltaic Power Station: Facilities that generate electricity using solar energy, but cannot produce power at night.