Overview
GEM tracks 11 units or phases at this site (operating 700 MW, under construction 600 MW).
Technology: subcritical, supercritical; fuel: coal: unknown.
Ownership: Hoshine Silicon (Shanshan) Industry Co Ltd (parent company: HOSHINE).
Why it matters
- Coal-fired units are typically run as baseload or mid-merit plants and are the most carbon-intensive form of power generation, which makes their retirement schedules a key indicator of national transition plans.
Units and phases
| Unit / phase | Capacity | Status | Technology | Start | Retired |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Phase II Unit 1 | 75 MW | Construction | subcritical | ||
| Phase II Unit 2 | 75 MW | Construction | subcritical | ||
| Phase II Unit 3 | 75 MW | Construction | subcritical | ||
| Phase II Unit 4 | 75 MW | Construction | subcritical | ||
| Phase II Unit 5 | 75 MW | Construction | subcritical | ||
| Phase II Unit 6 | 75 MW | Construction | subcritical | ||
| Phase II Unit 7 | 75 MW | Construction | subcritical | ||
| Phase II Unit 8 | 75 MW | Construction | subcritical | ||
| Unit 1 | 350 MW | supercritical | 2018 | ||
| Unit 2 | 350 MW | supercritical | 2018 | ||
| Unit 3 | 350 MW | Cancelled | supercritical |
Location
Frequently asked questions
What is the capacity of Hesheng Shanshan power station?
Hesheng Shanshan power station has a capacity of 700 MW according to the latest Global Energy Monitor data.
Who owns Hesheng Shanshan power station?
Hoshine Silicon (Shanshan) Industry Co Ltd — parent company: HOSHINE.
Where is Hesheng Shanshan power station located?
It is located in Xinjiang, China. Approximate coordinates: 42.9749, 90.1268.
When did Hesheng Shanshan power station start operating?
Start year: 2018. Current status: Operating.
Nearby energy infrastructure
- Xinjiang Shanshan (Canyang) solar complex
- Shanshan Pumped Storage hydroelectric plant
- Korla-Shanshan Oil Pipeline
- Xinjiang Turpan Shanshan (China Energy Construction) solar power complex
- Xinjiang Shanshan Renewables with Carbon Capture wind farm
- Xinjiang Turpan Shanshan (State Power Investment) 1000 MW solar power complex
- Gaochang Pumped Storage hydroelectric plant
- Xinjiang Shanshan (Turpan-Hami Oilfield) wind farm