China conectou à rede o que é considerada a maior usina de energia solar do mundo: 6,09 bilhões de kWh produzidos anualmente

China Has Connected What Is Considered The Largest Solar Power Plant In The World To The Grid: 6.09 Billion kWh Produced Annually

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China conectou à rede o que é considerada a maior usina de energia solar do mundo: 6,09 bilhões de kWh produzidos anualmente com este deserto eletrificado

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Discover How China Revolutionized Solar Energy with the World’s Largest Power Plant in Xinjiang, Covering Over 80,000 Hectares and Providing Billions of kWh Per Year

China has connected to the grid what is considered the world’s largest solar power plant in northwestern Xinjiang. The plant, which covers an area of 80,937 hectares, has an annual production capacity of 6.09 billion kWh.

The new plant is located in the deserts near the region’s capital, Ürümqi. It began operating on Monday (June 3) and is managed by the China Energy Construction Corporation, a state-owned enterprise.

The plant, which covers an area of 80,937 hectares, has an annual production capacity of 6.09 billion kWh. Source: Reuters.com

Xinjiang: Ideal Place for Renewable Energy

Xinjiang, officially known as the Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region, is an autonomous region of the People’s Republic of China (PRC). It is located in the northwest of the country, serving as a crossroads between Central Asia and East Asia.

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Country’s Solar Electricity Generation Capacity

The new power plant is just the latest development in the region, further reinforcing China’s growing solar power generation capacity. Data published last year by the National Energy Administration of China revealed that the country’s solar electricity generation capacity grew an impressive 55.2% in 2023. The figures highlight over 216 gigawatts (GW) of solar power that China built during the year.

According to the solar tracker from Global Energy Monitor, the two largest operational solar installations were previously located in western China. These were the Ningxia Tenggeli Desert solar project from Longyuan Power Group and the Golmud Wutumeiren solar complex from China Lüfa Qinghai New Energy, both with a capacity of 3 GW.

The Xinjiang region, with its low population density and abundant solar and wind resources, is an ideal location for large renewable energy bases that transmit most of their power over long distances to China’s densely populated eastern coast. This project not only strengthens China’s energy infrastructure but also underscores its commitment to sustainability and the transition to renewable energies.

The inauguration of this gigantic solar power plant is a significant milestone in global efforts for cleaner and more sustainable energy, highlighting China’s leadership in the renewable energy sector.

Source: www.reuters.com

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China Has Connected What Is Considered The Largest Solar Power Plant In The World To The Grid: 6.09 Billion kWh Produced Annually

Discover How China Revolutionized Solar Energy with the World’s Largest Power Plant in Xinjiang, Covering Over 80,000 Hectares and Providing Billions of kWh Per Year

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Ethiopia has banned gasoline and diesel cars, placed over a hundred silent electric buses on the streets of Addis Ababa, and now aims for half a million electric vehicles by 2030, all powered by Africa’s largest dam and a courage that few countries have shown.

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