A 600 MW solar power project developed by CHN Energy in Qitai County, Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region, has been fully connected to the grid and has started generating electricity. The grid connection was achieved on December 14, after 428 days of continuous construction work. The project marks an important step in expanding large-scale renewable energy capacity in China’s western regions.
The project is located in Qitai County and is part of China’s second batch of large wind and solar power base projects being developed in desert, Gobi, and other dry areas. It also supports the second corridor for transmitting electricity from Xinjiang to other regions, helping deliver clean power to areas with high demand.
The solar plant has a total installed capacity of 600 MW. It includes 24 power collection circuits, one energy storage circuit, and 182 box-type substations, which together ensure stable power generation and efficient transmission. The inclusion of energy storage helps improve grid reliability and supports the integration of renewable energy.
Once fully operational, the project is expected to save around 294,600 tons of standard coal every year. It will also reduce carbon dioxide emissions by about 738,800 tons annually. These benefits will support China’s energy transition goals and contribute to environmental protection in the region.
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