Turpan, Xinjiang: Powering the Flourishing "Heat Economy" with Electricity

TURPAN, China, Nov. 25, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- On November 25th, the State Grid Turpan Power Supply Company completed the installation of 63 new energy vehicle charging stations for the Turpan CCCC Huoyanshan Vehicle Inspection Company, facilitating high-temperature testing for new energy vehicles. In recent years, Turpan has utilized its unique climatic conditions and solar-thermal resources to focus on developing its "heat economy." Industries such as material dry heat exposure testing and hot climate vehicle testing have rapidly expanded, making it a preferred location for numerous manufacturers conducting hot climate tests.

The new energy vehicle testing center spans 11,000 mu (approximately 1,833 acres) with a total investment of 1.46 billion yuan. It has the capacity to accommodate over 1,000 vehicle tests at a time and conducts more than 20 testing projects. This center serves as a vital service platform for new energy vehicle technological innovation, research and development, testing, and certification across the nation. It is also the only third-party high-temperature testing facility in China.