Installation of solar photovoltaic panels in Xinjiang

What is the potential of solar PV power generation in Xinjiang?

(3) In the situation where the construction of PV power plants in Xinjiang is fully developed, the theoretical potential of annual solar PV power generation in Xinjiang is approximately 8.57 × 10 6 GWh. This is equivalent to 2.59 × 10 9 tce of coal. Furthermore, 6.58 × 10 9 t of CO 2 emissions can be reduced.

Which area in Xinjiang is suitable for solar power generation?

Hami and Turpan, in eastern Xinjiang, had sufficiently high and stable solar radiation. (2) The area in Xinjiang classed as highly suitable for solar PV power generation is about 87,837 km 2, which is mainly concentrated in eastern Xinjiang.

Does Xinjiang receive more solar radiation than lower regions?

The observed sunshine duration data from stations in Xinjiang (2000–2014) were calculated and interpolated. This study used the average annual sunshine duration (SSD) as a criterion. Elevated regions receive more solar radiation than lower regions, but building PV power plants in elevated regions costs a lot [ 34 ].

What is China Green Development Group's Midong solar project?

China Green Development Group has switched on the 3.5 GW Midong solar project in Urumqi, China’s Xinjiang region. The project required an investment of CNY 15.45 billion ($2.13 billion).

Does Xinjiang have power generation potential?

PV power generation potential is approximately 27 times the energy consumption of Xinjiang in 2020. Through the suitability assessment and calculations, we found that Xinjiang has significant potential for PV systems. 1. Introduction

Can Xinjiang meet its annual electricity demand?

Therefore, a progress level of 25% in Xinjiang was fully capable of satisfying Xinjiang’s annual electricity demand. In terms of PV power generation, 2.14 × 10 6 GWh of PV power generation is equivalent to 6.48 × 10 8 tce of coal combustion for coal-fired power generation.