China accomplishes sustainable scientific advancements in the field of polar energy
China has made significant strides in green scientific research within the polar energy sector. The nation is focusing on sustainable practices and innovative technologies to harness energy resources in polar regions while prioritizing environmental preservation. This advancement underscores China's commitment to eco-friendly energy solutions that are crucial for addressing climate change challenges in sensitive ecosystems.
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China's Qinling Station is on the verge of launching its first large-scale new energy system for operation and power generation, marking a significant achievement in green scientific research in the polar energy sector, as reported by the Polar Research Institute of China.
Qinling Station stands as China's fifth research facility in Antarctica and is notable for being the third Chinese research base capable of year-round operations. It can accommodate up to 80 personnel during the summer season and 30 during winter.
The installation of various hardware components for wind power generation, photovoltaic systems, energy storage batteries, hydrogen production, and hydrogen storage at the Qinling Station has been completed. The hardware is currently undergoing section-by-section debugging. In the clean energy setup designed for the station, photovoltaic and wind power contribute to 60 percent of the total energy capacity.
"One of the major highlights in the Qinling Station project is its large-scale clean energy system, the first of its kind globally to be implemented in the extreme environment of Antarctica. The entire system is expected to be operational in February, marking a milestone in the efforts to achieve breakthroughs in key technologies for developing energy equipment and systems," said Sun Hongbin, chief scientist for polar clean energy of the PRIC.
To ensure the system functions properly in the harsh Antarctic environment, a laboratory was established at a university in Taiyuan City, located in north China's Shanxi Province, to simulate the region's natural conditions.
"Such simulations like strong winds, polar sunlight and the phenomena of polar day and night need to be conducted in our extreme laboratory. The purpose of establishing this laboratory is to solve the difficulties in research, testing and operational maintenance," Sun stated.
Upon completion, the clean energy system will be capable of generating power for approximately 2.5 hours in the absence of wind and sunlight, allowing for short-term green operation of the Qinling Station's scientific research equipment and living facilities.
Rohan Mehta for TROIB News
Qinling Station stands as China's fifth research facility in Antarctica and is notable for being the third Chinese research base capable of year-round operations. It can accommodate up to 80 personnel during the summer season and 30 during winter.
The installation of various hardware components for wind power generation, photovoltaic systems, energy storage batteries, hydrogen production, and hydrogen storage at the Qinling Station has been completed. The hardware is currently undergoing section-by-section debugging. In the clean energy setup designed for the station, photovoltaic and wind power contribute to 60 percent of the total energy capacity.
"One of the major highlights in the Qinling Station project is its large-scale clean energy system, the first of its kind globally to be implemented in the extreme environment of Antarctica. The entire system is expected to be operational in February, marking a milestone in the efforts to achieve breakthroughs in key technologies for developing energy equipment and systems," said Sun Hongbin, chief scientist for polar clean energy of the PRIC.
To ensure the system functions properly in the harsh Antarctic environment, a laboratory was established at a university in Taiyuan City, located in north China's Shanxi Province, to simulate the region's natural conditions.
"Such simulations like strong winds, polar sunlight and the phenomena of polar day and night need to be conducted in our extreme laboratory. The purpose of establishing this laboratory is to solve the difficulties in research, testing and operational maintenance," Sun stated.
Upon completion, the clean energy system will be capable of generating power for approximately 2.5 hours in the absence of wind and sunlight, allowing for short-term green operation of the Qinling Station's scientific research equipment and living facilities.
Rohan Mehta for TROIB News
