New solar power generation in Xiangxi

Can Shanxi lead in solar energy development?

He believes that by leveraging these advantages, Shanxi province is well-positioned to lead in the development of solar energy, contributing to its economic transition and supporting China's broader renewable energy goals.

How much solar power does Shanxi have in 2023?

"Over the last decade, Shanxi's wind and solar energy share in total installed power capacity has grown from 6 percent in 2013 to over 38 percent in 2023, and we are expecting this number to further grow to 52 percent by 2026," she said. Figures released by the consultancy show that Shanxi put 8 gigawatts new solar capacity into operation in 2023.

When did solar start in Shanxi?

In 2023, the first solar and storage-powered microgrid commenced operations in Lingxi Village, Lingquan County. On a sunny day in March 2023, the available solar capacity reached 13.8 GW, equivalent to 42.11% of the electric load in the province. This demonstrates the enormous renewable energy potential present in Shanxi.

Is Shanxi a good place to invest in wind and solar energy?

Shanxi’s unique position of proximity to major load centers to which it is linked by well-developed transmission facilities, combined with plentiful coal power backup, offers a promising prospect for the extensive development of wind and solar energy integrated into the existing grid infrastructure.

How much power does Shanxi have?

By 2020, the generation capacity of power plants using new and clean energy resources reached 35.7 million kW, growing 2.36 times from five years ago. This also accounted for 34.38 percent of the entire power generation capacity in Shanxi. After decades of mining, Shanxi now only ranks third in China in its reserves of coal.

How much electricity does Shanxi export?

Shanxi State Grid includes four transmission lines exporting electricity to other provinces. The total capacity connected to the state grid amounts to 12.1 TW, and the export capacity reaches 30.62 GW. In the first half of 2023, the province exported a total electricity generation of 7315.2TWh and ranked as the second-highest province in China.