Baotou Steel Solar Power Generation Project

What is the potential capacity of solar and wind in Baotou City?

The potential capacity of solar and wind in Baotou City is 28GW and 37GW, respectively. The city government mentioned in its 14th five-year plan that by 2025, it is expected to have 4GW installed capacity from solar and 10GW from wind, creating an output value of 9 billion RMB ($1,245,985,200 USD).

Is Baotou a Silicon City?

Baotou City, also referred to as the "Green Silicon City" in China, stands out as the largest silicon-producing city in the country. Moreover, it aspires to become the world's leading hub for silicon industry production.

Will Baotou become a major energy hub?

"During the 14th Five-Year Plan period (2021-25), we aim to turn the city into a major national hub for modern energy," said Meng Fanli, Party secretary of Baotou. "The city is inclusive and open to various application scenarios and has its unique advantages in the new energy industry."

How much is a Baotou project worth?

During an investment promotion conference, which was held in Shanghai by Baotou recently, 48 projects worth 159.7 billion yuan ($24.75 billion) were signed. The projects are mostly related to fields like modern energy, modern equipment manufacturing and modern service industries.

What is Baotou known for?

Baotou's proven reserves of rare earths account for 83.4 percent of China's total, and 37.8 percent of the world, data from the city government showed. The city hosts some of the most productive wind farms in China, with annual available hours of wind power reaching more than 4,000 hours.

Is Baotou boosting green growth in Inner Mongolia?

[Photo/Xinhua] Major city in Inner Mongolia rich in rare earths now boosting green growth Baotou, a prominent city to the west of regional capital Hohhot, the Inner Mongolia autonomous region, is stepping up efforts to further its new energy development, in pursuit of green and low-carbon growth.