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What is China's Green Hydrogen Project?

The Project is China's first large-scale utilization of photovoltaic power generation to produce green hydrogen directly.

What is the world's largest photovoltaic green hydrogen production project?

Upon completion, the project will produce an annual green hydrogen output of 20,000 tons, making it the world's largest photovoltaic green hydrogen production project. Sinopec Lands World’s Largest Photovoltaic Green Hydrogen Production Project in Kuqa, Xinjiang.

Why should Xinjiang invest in hydrogen energy?

"Hydrogen energy is one of the sources of clean energy that has the most potential for development. This pilot project gives full play to Xinjiang's advantage in its wealth of resources and is a key project for Sinopec to build a No.1 hydrogen energy company.

Which oil refiner is building a green hydrogen plant in Xinjiang?

The China Petrochemical Corporation (Sinopec Group), the country's largest oil refiner, said on Tuesday that it started the construction of a 20,000 tonnes-per-year green hydrogen plant in Northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur autonomous region.

Why is Sinopec launching a green hydrogen plant?

The official operation of the plant, which harnesses solar energy to generate green hydrogen, marks a major stride forward in Sinopec's technological exploration to produce clean hydrogen as it empowers the country to transition to a greener and more sustainable energy system.

How many megawatts can a solar station produce?

A solar station with an installed capacity of 300 megawatts and an average annual power generation capacity of 618 million kilowatt-hours would be constructed to support hydrogen production.