Recently, the photovoltaic energy storage project in the Duku Highway service area, implemented by Jiangsu GSO New Energy Technology Co ., LTD , has been officially completed and put into operation. Located on the scenic main road of the Tianshan Mountains in Xinjiang, the project aims to create an integrated smart microgrid featuring “photovoltaic + energy storage + charging”, providing all-weather stable clean energy for traffic stations in remote mountainous areas and becoming a zero-carbon energy benchmark project for highways in Xinjiang’s high mountains. The system relies on photovoltaic power generation in conjunction with high-voltage energy storage equipment for coordinated operation. During the day, solar energy is used to supply on-site loads, with excess power stored in energy storage batteries; at night or on cloudy days when there is insufficient sunlight, the energy storage system continuously releases electric energy, completely eliminating dependence on diesel generator sets, while ensuring basic electricity supply and new energy vehicle charging needs in the service area.
The power supply of remote mountain stations is limited, making it difficult to sustain traditional models.
The G217 Dushanzi-Kizilsu Highway traverses the hinterland of the Tianshan Mountains, and the service areas along the route are located in remote valleys, far from the main power grid, making it impossible to connect to the municipal power grid. For a long time, the stations have relied solely on diesel generators for power supply, which incurs high costs for fuel procurement and transportation, and poses significant pressure on equipment maintenance and operation. The operation also generates exhaust gas and noise, damaging the ecological landscape of the Tianshan Mountains. As the popularity of self-driving tours on the Dushanzi-Kizilsu Highway continues to rise, the load on service area buildings, communication base stations, and new energy charging piles is increasing year by year. The shortcomings of diesel power supply, such as poor stability, high energy consumption, and prominent pollution, are becoming increasingly evident. The market urgently needs a stable, reliable, low-carbon, and long-lasting off-grid energy solution.
Customized complete off-grid solution, tailored for harsh mountainous working conditions
In response to the practical conditions of the Tianshan Mountains, such as high altitude, cold climate, large temperature difference between day and night, and no external grid support, Lvyang New Energy provides a customized complete system of pure off-grid photovoltaic (PV) and energy storage microgrid. The project is equipped with a high-power energy storage inverter parallel operation solution, supported by a high-voltage outdoor lithium iron phosphate energy storage cabinet. The equipment has a high level of protection and can adapt to the complex climate environment of the mountainous area. It is paired with an EMS intelligent energy management system, which autonomously completes dynamic scheduling of photovoltaic output, energy storage charging and discharging, and electrical load, maximizing the use of local solar energy resources. The entire system operates automatically, reducing the need for manual attendance, and is well suited to the limited operation and maintenance conditions of remote sites.
Emphasize both ecological and economic benefits, and establish a green transportation model
The project’s commissioning has achieved full clean energy supply, protecting the natural ecology of the Tianshan Mountains and aligning with the dual carbon goals in the transportation sector. In long-term operation, it eliminates large expenses such as fuel procurement and regular maintenance of the units, effectively reducing the operating costs of the service stations. The stable and continuous supply of self-generated green electricity ensures the normal operation of charging piles, effectively alleviating the range anxiety of self-driving tourists with new energy vehicles. It upgrades the level of tourism supporting services on the Dushanzi-Kizilsu highway, establishing a demonstration model for energy transformation in mountainous highway service areas.
The plan is replicable and scalable, with a deep dive into the new energy sector in remote scenarios
The Dukou Highway project fully verifies the reliability of the Jiangsu GSO New Energy Technology Co ., LTD pure off-grid photovoltaic and energy storage solution in areas without power grids. There is a widespread problem of no external power supply in many mountainous road service areas, wilderness campsites, and remote cultural tourism sites in China. This complete solution has broad application prospects. In the future, GSO Power will continue to optimize the pure off-grid photovoltaic and energy storage microgrid product system, providing standardized zero-carbon energy solutions for areas without power grids or weak power grids, and using photovoltaic energy storage technology to promote green and sustainable development in the transportation and cultural tourism industries.
