The Lhasa 500kV transmission and substation project (Chinese: 拉萨500千伏输变电工程) begins at the Wokha 500kV substation in Sangri County, Shannan City, and extends to the Lhasa 500kV substation in Lhünzhub County, Lhasa City.
The DC Phase II of the Qinghai-Tibet Interconnection Project was approved by National Development and Reform Commission in February 2024,[1] with a total project investment of RMB 2.603 billion.
[2] The route passes through Lhasa and Shannan cities and spans five districts and counties in 2024.
As a key annual supply guarantee initiative of State Grid Tibet Power, the project will address the central Tibet power grid's load demand upon completion.
[3] It will also support surplus hydro-power transmission in central Tibet and the electrification of the Qinghai-Tibet Railway, contributing to the sustainable development of Tibet's society and economy.