Xinjiang power transmission project reaches milestone
China: A section of the 750 kV UHV power transmission project in the Xinjiang Uygur autonomous region successfully crossed the Dushanzi Grand Canyon in Karamay.
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China, Xinjiang Uygur: A section of the 750 kV UHV power transmission project in the Xinjiang Uygur autonomous region successfully crossed the Dushanzi Grand Canyon in Karamay.
The line set a new record for the longest span — 1,346 m — in the history of UHV power grid construction in the region, according to construction company State Grid Xinjiang Electric Power Co.
The section required an investment of $301 M (2.07 B yuan) and the goal was to make it operational by 20 September this year.
It will boost power transmission capacity from Ili to Changji, ensuring a steady supply of electricity and meeting growing power demand in the region. It will also enable the optimal allocation of energy resources across different regions, contributing to the overall stability of Xinjiang’s power grid. In doing so, it will provide dependable support for the region’s economic development and social stability, the power company added.
The entire UHV power transmission project involves many crossing operations at 196 different sites, including railways, highways, power lines, forests and rivers. One of the most challenging places was Dushanzi Grand Canyon.
Source: China Daily
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