Kunfu Solar Power Generation Project

Is China building a solar power base in the Kubuqi Desert?

And China is doing exactly that. A mega solar and wind power base, jointly undertaken by China Three Gorges Corp and Inner Mongolia Energy Group, is currently under construction in the Kubuqi desert.

Does China have solar energy projects in the desert and Gobi region?

Since then, China has continued to expand its renewable energy projects in the desert and Gobi region, with a particular focus on solar energy.

How is PV power generation promoting China's Energy Transition?

PV power generation is promoting China's energy transition. From January to October this year, new PV capacity reached 143 million kilowatts, up 145 percent year-on-year, according to the National Energy Administration.

How much did China invest in Kubuqi energy project?

The project in Kubuqi attracted 11.15 billion yuan ($1.58 billion) in investment from China Three Gorges Corp and Elion Group, built energy storage systems for 400/800 megawatt-hours of energy storage systems as well as three 220kV booster stations, apart from the 2 million kilowatt PV field.

How long did it take to build a cny15 billion PV plant?

The CNY15 billion project was kicked off in May 2018, led by SPIC Nei Mongol Energy. The first phase of the project was completed in record time — it took just 133 days to build a 300,000 kW PV plant. During the peak of construction, there were some 5500 people working on site.

Why is the government accelerating the construction of solar and wind power?

As renewable energy has been gaining momentum in recent years, the government has vowed to further accelerate the construction of solar and wind power generation facilities in these areas. It has announced the second phase that will focus on related industries in the Gobi and other sandy and rocky regions.