On October 28, the phase Ⅰ of CGN’s Laizhou Tushan 600MW Salt-Light Complementary Project was successfully connected to the grid with a capacity of 300MW. This project is CGN’s inaugural venture in integrating salt production with photovoltaic (PV) power generation. The project is set to connect in two phases, with the phase Ⅱ scheduled for operation by year-end.
Located in Tushan Town, Laizhou City, Yantai, Shandong Province, the Laizhou Tushan 600MW Salt-Light Complementary Project boasts a total capacity of 600MW. It optimally uses solar energy by placing PV panels over salt fields, ensuring stable salt yield and quality while producing renewable energy. This innovative, composite model facilitates PV power generation above the water surface, brine evaporation for salt production at the water surface, and aquaculture below, achieving a new salt-light complementary industry integration.
The project has adopted highly corrosion-resistant materials and equipment for components like modules, pile foundations, support structures, and cables. Grand Sunergy’s PV modules are encapsulated using dual-faced polyolefin materials. The module glass features a dual-coating process, and frames employ a closed-cell design to protect PV equipment from brine and saline air exposure.
Zhao Zhiyuan, Executive Vice President of Grand Sunergy’s PV Division, expressed gratitude for CGN’s continued support and recognition. He emphasized, “Grand Sunergy is committed to advancing PV technology with our partners, delivering the most cost-effective ‘PV+’ solutions, and creating greater value for our customers!”
Source: CGN New Energy
