Recently, the Zhangba North Road “Photovoltaic-Storage-Charging” project of Xi’an Urban Construction Investment Group Jiaoran Company successfully entered the integrated trial operation phase after preliminary preparation and debugging. As a smart charging station integrating photovoltaic power generation, energy storage, and electric vehicle charging, the trial operation marks new achievements in Jiaoran Company’s efforts to revitalize asset resources and a key step in strengthening new energy infrastructure construction and transitioning to green transportation.
The Zhangba North Road “Photovoltaic-Storage-Charging” project broke ground in May 2024, featuring a 100.08kWp distributed photovoltaic system, a 125kW/500kWh vanadium redox flow battery energy storage system, and 20 dual-gun fast-charging piles. It has an annual average power generation of 97,000 kWh, equivalent to saving 29.1 tons of standard coal and reducing carbon dioxide emissions by 79.6 tons.
According to the head of Jiaoran Company’s Engineering and Technology Department, the project’s operation establishes a “Photovoltaic+Storage+Charging” microgrid at the Zhangba North Road station. During the day, photovoltaic panels continuously absorb solar energy, while the energy storage equipment acts like a large “power bank,” charging and discharging based on price differences between peak and off-peak electricity periods. With a daily average power generation of approximately 377kWh, the system provides auxiliary services such as peak shaving and valley filling. This not only helps alleviate power supply pressure during peak hours, making energy supply more flexible and reliable, but also supports the city’s energy structure adjustment and contributes to achieving the “double carbon” goals.
The Zhangba North Road “Photovoltaic-Storage-Charging” project integrates convenience services such as photovoltaic energy storage, oil-ethanol-electricity refueling, convenience stores, rest areas, restrooms, and self-service car washes, and introduces a public-friendly initiative of free parking for two hours with charging. While enhancing the charging experience for citizens, it extends the value chain through diversified services, achieving a win-win for both social and economic benefits.
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