China on Wednesday completed the installation of all wind turbines of its Datang Basu Wind Power Project, currently the world's highest altitude wind power project.
In a six-month endeavor, the project saw the full installation of 20 wind turbines, marking the commencement of the final equipment configuration phase before the onset of operation.
Situated in the southeastern part of the Xizang (Tibet) Autonomous Region, this pioneering wind power initiative plans to erect 20 units of five-megawatt wind turbines, with the highest unit positioned at the remarkable altitude of 5,200 meters, setting a new global record for high-altitude wind power projects.
Starting from April this year, the project is slated to commence grid-connected power generation by the end of October. This project holds the promise of bolstering the region's energy landscape by bridging gaps in hydropower and photovoltaic generation and ensuring uninterrupted power supply during winter peak demands.
"Upon completion, it can generate 223 million kwh of electricity annually, equivalent to saving 73,100 tons of standard coal and reducing carbon dioxide emissions by 182,800 tons. The annual power generation can meet the consumption demand of 5,700 three-member households throughout the year," said Wang Honglang, general manager of the Datang Basu Wind Power Project.
China completes installation of world's highest altitude wind power project
U.S. President Donald Trump said that U.S.-Iran talks will continue to see whether a deal can be consummated, shortly after his closed-door meeting with visiting Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu at the White House on Wednesday.
"There was nothing definitive reached other than I insisted that negotiations with Iran continue to see whether or not a Deal can be consummated," Trump said in a post on Truth Social. "If it can, I let the Prime Minister know that will be a preference. If it cannot, we will just have to see what the outcome will be", said Trump.
Meanwhile, the U.S. president warned that "Last time Iran decided that they were better off not making a Deal, and they were hit with Midnight Hammer -- That did not work well for them. Hopefully this time they will be more reasonable and responsible."
Trump added that he and Netanyahu also discussed the progress being made in Gaza and the Middle East region in general.
On the same day, Netanyahu's office made an announcement that the two leaders discussed the negotiations with Iran, Gaza and regional developments in the meeting. The Israeli prime minister stated the security needs of his country, adding that the two leaders agreed on continued coordination and the close bond between them.
On Wednesday, Secretary of Iran's Supreme National Security Council (SNSC) Ali Larijani said that Tehran has yet to receive any clear proposal from the U.S. despite ongoing indirect negotiations.
He made the remarks in an interview with Qatar's Al Jazeera during a visit to Doha, commenting on the first round of renewed nuclear talks held in the Omani capital, Muscat, on Friday.
Larijani said Israel is trying to disrupt the negotiation process and manufacture pretexts to provoke unrest. He added that Israel's actions are not aimed solely at Iran but at undermining stability across the entire Middle East.
He reaffirmed Iran's stance over the nuclear issue and warned that any U.S. attack would draw retaliation against U.S. military bases in the region.
Ahead of his departure to Qatar, Larijani said the U.S. side appears willing to move the negotiations towards a solution, but it is not possible yet to make a complete judgment, adding that the date of the next round will be announced following the consultations.
Tehran and Washington held their initial round of indirect talks on Friday in the Omani capital Muscat, amid simmering tensions between the two sides in view of Washington's military buildup near Iran.
Trump says talks with Iran will continue to see whether deal can be consummated
