Times of India · Energy&Environment · 2026-08-15
China installs 15,927 mirrors at world’s highest solar thermal plant to power 50,000 homes
China has proudly completed the construction of the world's tallest solar thermal power plant at an impressive altitude of over 15,000 feet. Known as the Tushuo facility, this 100 MW powerhouse utilizes mirrors to effectively concentrate solar energy onto molten salts. The resulting stored heat will generate electricity even after sunset, ultimately supplying power to approximately 50,000 households each year once connected to the grid. China has completed the construction of the world's highest solar thermal plant on the Qinghai-Xizang Plateau, located at the height of 15,258 feet in Amdo County. The 100 megawatt (MW) project is designed to operate
Why it matters. It demonstrates the viability of utility-scale, high-altitude renewable energy storage technology.
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