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Completion is expected in September; construction has begun on a 6,000-ton green hydrogen project in Etoke Qianqi. Author/Source: Modern Coal Chemical Industry. Date: 2023-05-11. Clicks: 21. Recently, I visited the construction site of the photovoltaic hydrogen production project in the Shanghaimiao Economic Development Zone in Etoke Qianqi. The terrain there was flat, with the sun high in the sky, casting bright golden rays across the vast desert. The construction workers are busy making arrangements; they arrange the silver-white spiral pile foundations in a row, measure the distances with a ruler, and then mark the exact positions. The rumbling hole-drilling machine carefully guided the drive head slowly into the spiral pile, and by using impact force, it managed to drive the first pile into the ground. One, two, three… In no time, rows of \"silver-armored pikes\" stood upright on the bare ground, marking the official start of construction for this project. As one of the first new energy photovoltaic hydrogen production demonstration projects in Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region, it involves an investment of 1.62 billion yuan. The site chosen for this project is the Shanghai Miao Economic Development Zone, an area rich in wind and solar resources. With around 3,000 hours of annual sunshine and an average daily lighting period of over 10 hours, this location offers an ideal environment with high air transparency. Moreover, it allows the photovoltaic panels to avoid being shaded by surrounding obstacles, ensuring that each panel receives sufficient sunlight – making it undoubtedly the best choice. It is understood that 160,000 spiral pile foundations are required to complete this project; so far, 17,000 of these piles have been delivered, accounting for 6.7% of the total work completed ； There are currently over 30 workers on site, along with 9 pile-driving machines; the pile foundation is expected to be completed by the end of July this year. At the same time, the civil engineering work for the step-up substation, 220kV overhead lines, photovoltaic modules, etc., have also begun gradually, and they will be completed by the end of September in tandem with the hydrogen production plant capable of producing 6,000 tons of hydrogen per year. Upon completion, the project is expected to generate 470 million kWh of photovoltaic power per year. This amount can replace approximately 146,000 tons of standard coal used in coal-fired power generation, resulting in a reduction of around 390,000 tons of carbon dioxide emissions. The entire value chain, from power generation to hydrogen production, achieves zero carbon, zero emissions, and no pollution. It contributes to the development of a green, low-carbon, and circular economy, helping to achieve carbon neutrality and carbon peak goals. According to available information, the Shanghai Miao Economic Development Zone Photovoltaic Hydrogen Production Project, a key project in the autonomous region funded by Shenneng Beifang (Ejiaqianqi) Energy Development Co., Ltd., has a total investment of 1.62 billion yuan. It will involve the construction of a photovoltaic power plant with an installed capacity of 250 MW and an annual power generation output of 470 million kWh, as well as a hydrogen production facility capable of producing 6,000 tons of hydrogen per year, along with other supporting facilities. Once the project is put into operation, based on a consumption rate of 320 g/kWh of standard coal, it will be able to replace approximately 146,000 tons of standard coal used in coal-fired power generation, thereby reducing carbon dioxide emissions by around 390,000 tons. It is of great significance for advancing the achievement of the dual controls on energy consumption, meeting the targets regarding the share of renewable energy used, improving people’s livelihoods and creating more jobs, as well as fostering high-quality economic development in the region. It also plays an important role as a model for the development of Ejin Horo Frontier Banner as a \"pioneer area for carbon neutrality initiatives\".