World's highest altitude wind power project operates at full capacity

The world's highest altitude wind power project, Datang Basu Wind Power Project in southwest China's Xizang Autonomous Region, officially began full-capacity operation on Thursday.

Nestled in southeastern part of Xizang, the project has a peak elevation of 5,200 meters, with the turbine nacelle reaching an altitude of 5,305 meters.

The facility comprises 20 wind turbines, each with a hub height of 110 meters and a rotor diameter of 195 meters. The sweeping blades cover an area exceeding three hectares, equivalent to more than four standard soccer fields. Under optimal wind conditions, each turbine can generate 9.5 kilowatt-hours of electricity per rotation.

"Upon its commissioning, the project is expected to generate over 223 million kilowatt-hours of clean electricity annually, saving approximately 73,100 tons of standard coal and reducing carbon dioxide emissions by 182,800 tons. The output can meet the annual electricity needs of 230,000 residents. In addition to ensuring winter heating and a reliable power supply for the community, the project will significantly improve the energy structure of the Xizang Autonomous Region," said Wang Honglang, the project's chief commander.

World's highest altitude wind power project operates at full capacity

The UN Special Envoy for Syria Geir Pedersen stressed Friday that the challenges ahead in the war-torn country are "immense" and "cannot be underestimated", according to a UN spokeswoman.

Addressing a press conference held at the UN headquarters in New York, Stephanie Tremblay, associate spokeswoman for UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres said Pedersen briefed consultations at the Security Council earlier in the day.

"He reiterated to members of the Security Council this morning, that the key principles of Security Council Resolution 2254 have wide consensus. The transition there should be Syrian-led and owned, ensuring credible, inclusive, and non-sectarian governance, including also constitutional reform, the holding of free and fair election, and the meaningful participation of women," Tremblay told media.

"He stressed that the challenges ahead are immense, and they cannot be underestimated," Tremblay underlined.

"He also noted that the risk of escalation in several areas of Syria is concerning. Syria's sovereignty, its territorial unity and integrity must be restored, and all acts of aggression must cease immediately," she said.

UN official stresses 'immense' challenges ahead in Syria