Inner Mongolia has launched a groundbreaking wind-solar power cluster in its Kubuqi Desert, marking a significant milestone in China’s renewable energy efforts. This project, developed by China Three Gorges Corporation, is the world’s largest of its kind. It combines 4 million kilowatts (4 GW) of photovoltaic power and 2 million kilowatts (2 GW) of wind power with a 400,000-kilowatt (400 MW) energy storage system. This massive undertaking dwarfs other renewable energy projects in the region, including the recently launched 1.6 GW solar farm highlighted in PVKnowhow [https://www.pvknowhow.com/news/inner-mongolia-solar-farm-launches-1-6-gw/].
Powering Beijing-Tianjin-Hebei with Inner Mongolia Renewable Energy
The energy produced will be transmitted to the Beijing-Tianjin-Hebei region, a major economic hub in China, via a 500-kilovolt ultra-high voltage (UHV) transmission line. With an estimated annual output of 14 billion kilowatt-hours of clean electricity, this project will significantly contribute to meeting the region’s growing energy demands. This initiative aligns with global trends towards large-scale renewable energy projects, such as those detailed on PVKnowhow [https://www.pvknowhow.com/news/mongolia-renewable-energy-exports-projects-accelerate/], which focus on renewable energy exports.
Inner Mongolia Renewable Energy: A 10-Million-Kilowatt New Energy Base
This project is a crucial component of a larger initiative to establish a 10-million-kilowatt (10 GW) new energy base in the Kubuqi Desert. This ambitious plan aims to generate 40 billion kilowatt-hours of electricity annually. The scale of this initiative underscores China’s commitment to transitioning towards cleaner energy sources and reducing its reliance on fossil fuels. By harnessing the vast potential of the Kubuqi Desert, this project not only generates clean energy but also contributes to combating desertification and promoting sustainable development in the region. The successful implementation of this project could serve as a model for similar initiatives in other regions facing similar environmental challenges. This focus on domestic renewable energy development contrasts with the recent setbacks in US federal funding for programs like “Solar for All,” as reported by PVKnowhow [https://www.pvknowhow.com/news/solar-for-all-canceled-shocking-7-billion-program-cut/].
