The recently announced Tibet solar power plant is already being touted as one of the world's tallest. The Tibet solar power plant is set to be constructed in the Tibetan Plateau by Suntech Power Holdings, Inc.
The plant is being designed to combat the climate change that is slowly starting to affect Tibet's ability to produce hydroelectric power. The Tibet solar power plant is expected to generate around 20,000 MWh of clean electricity a year, a number too small to power the country but large enough to have a significant contribution during power shortages. You have to wonder if the Tibetans will build more solar power plants if their first one is a success. Mt. Everest does seem to get an awful lot of sunlight...
Elevated Eco-Power Plants
The Tibet Solar Power Plant Will Sit 13,000 Feet Above Sea Level
Trend Themes
1. Tall Solar Power Plants - The trend of constructing increasingly tall solar power plants presents opportunities for leveraging altitude to increase energy output.
2. Renewable Energy Infrastructure in High Altitude Regions - The trend of developing renewable energy infrastructure in high altitude regions presents opportunities for reducing reliance on hydroelectric power and combating climate change.
3. Localized Renewable Energy Solutions - The trend of localized renewable energy solutions presents opportunities for generating clean electricity that can have a significant contribution during power shortages in the areas they are located.
Industry Implications
1. Solar Energy - The solar energy industry can leverage the trend of constructing tall solar power plants to advance the development of increasingly efficient and productive solar technology.
2. Renewable Energy Infrastructure - The renewable energy infrastructure industry can leverage the trend of developing such infrastructure in high altitude regions to improve accessibility and expand the reach of clean energy solutions.
3. Energy Distribution and Management - The energy distribution and management industry can leverage the trend of localized renewable energy solutions to optimize the distribution and usage of clean electricity during peak demand periods and power shortages.