3 FAQs about Yangbajing Solar Power Generation Base

Is Yangbajain a geothermal power plant?

After this, there was no major geothermal power development in the country for almost 20 years, and the Yangbajain geothermal power plant became the representative geothermal power plant in China. Nevertheless, the Yangbajain power plant also experienced corrosion and scaling of its equipment .

What is Yangbajain famous for?

The area is famous for the Yangbajain Geothermal Field, which has been harnessed to produce electricity for the capital Lhasa. There is a thermoelectric power plant on the edge of the Yangbajain field covering 20–30 square kilometers.

How high is Yangbajain hot springs?

The Yangbajain hot springs field is at an elevation of 4,290 to 4,500 metres (14,070 to 14,760 ft) which makes it the highest elevation set of hot springs in China, and possibly the world. The highest temperature inside the drilling hole is 125.5°C.

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