XiZang Development Investment Group JiYa PV Energy Co., Ltd. brings home accolades from Asian Power Awards 2024

The company was named the winner for the Battery Storage Project of the Year - Silver and Solar Power Project of the Year - China categories for its exemplary energy storage project. 

XiZang Development Investment Group JiYa PV Energy Co., Ltd’s dual win at the Asian Power Awards 2024 reflects its strong commitment to innovation and excellence, and its dedication to achieving exceptional results. 

In November 2023, XiZang Development Investment Group JiYa PV Energy Co., Ltd.—a subsidiary of XiZang Development and Investment Group Co., Ltd.—successfully connected its 200MW grazing-PV project to the grid. This project, which includes a supporting 160MW energy storage system, is now recognised as the world’s largest grazing-PV complementary initiative equipped with electrochemical energy storage, situated at an altitude of over 4,000 metres.

The project is located in Jitang Town, within the northern section of the HengDuan Mountains, where the average elevation is around 4,200 metres. With harsh environmental conditions such as extreme cold, high ultraviolet radiation, significant temperature variations, and low oxygen levels, the project faced considerable challenges during construction. These factors also necessitated more stringent requirements for essential equipment such as photovoltaic modules and inverters.

As XiZang Development Investment Group is dedicated to optimising resource utilisation and promoting multiple uses in a single location, the lush grass in this project not only serves as a rich feed source for livestock but also provides protection against the sun and wind. This strategy also helps shield the surrounding ecosystem from adverse weather effects and mitigating soil erosion.

Furthermore, this initiative has created thousands of job opportunities for local farmers and herdsmen. This not only significantly boosts their incomes but also contributes positively to the economic development of Chaya County in ChangDu City. The project fosters a sustainable ecological cycle whilst offering new pathways for financial growth, revitalising traditional agriculture and animal husbandry.

As a pioneer in the field of grazing-PV complementary and supporting energy storage projects, XiZang Development Investment Group is poised to achieve several breakthroughs. Its project employs large-sized N-type photovoltaic panels, which outperform traditional P-type semiconductors by exhibiting lower photo-induced degradation and better performance in low-light conditions. This advancement enhances the conversion efficiency of solar energy into electricity. The project also utilises a 4-metre ultra-high PV bracket, setting a global standard and creating an ideal ranching environment.

On top of these, this project promotes environmental protection in XiZang and contributes to the development of national clean energy bases and renewable energy utilisation demonstration areas.

With the project’s completion, XiZang Development Investment Group proudly presents one of the most technologically advanced, environmentally challenging, and high-altitude grazing-PV complementary energy storage projects in the world as of 2023, with significant social, economic, and ecological benefits.

The operational forecast for the project anticipates an average annual power generation of 340 million kilowatt-hours, which is equivalent to saving approximately 102,300 tons of standard coal each year. This output results in a reduction of around 28,800 tons of carbon dioxide emissions and 7.46 tons of smoke and dust emissions.

XiZang Development Investment Group’s achievements in high-altitude grazing-PV projects, combined with cutting-edge energy storage solutions, are redefining the potential of renewable energy. With flexible approaches and exceptional results, the company is pleased to contribute to the future of sustainable power generation.

The prestigious Asian Power Awards honours exceptional companies that have taken game-changing steps to address the effects of the climate crisis and meet the growing demand for energy.

The Asian Power Awards is presented by Asian Power Magazine. To view the full list of winners, click here. If you want to join the 2024 awards programme and be acclaimed for your company's revolutionary innovations and initiatives in the power industry in Asia, please contact Danica Avila at [email protected].