In pics: photothermal power station in Hami, Xinjiang

Photo taken on Aug. 22, 2021 shows a photothermal power station in Nom Township of Hami, northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region.

The photothermal power station is the first of its kind in Xinjiang. The project is a modern attempt by the region to capitalize on its abundant solar energy and turn it into heat and power. (Xinhua/Gao Han)Aerial photo taken on Aug. 22, 2021 shows heliostats at a photothermal power station in Nom Township of Hami, northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region. Aerial photo taken on Aug. 22, 2021 shows a photothermal power station in Nom Township of Hami, northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region.