Lhasa Converter Station

Lhasa Converter Station (Chinese: 拉萨换流站, 拉萨±400千伏换流站) is the first ±400 kV converter station designed for high-altitude and cold-climate conditions.[1] It is the largest of its kind, situated in Langtang Village, Lhünzhub County, Lhasa City, at an altitude of 3,825 meters.[2] The station officially began operations on December 9, 2011, marking a significant milestone in addressing the power supply challenges faced by the Tibetan power grid at the time.[3][4]

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