China has officially launched its first large-scale photovoltaic (PV) technology demonstration and testing base in the Otog Front Banner of Ordos, located in the Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region. This initiative aims to advance the country’s PV industry amidst a focus on developing renewable energy resources. The area is rich in solar and wind energy, enhancing its potential for such projects.
Designed as a comprehensive research facility, the base integrates an advanced technology demonstration zone and a conventional validation testing zone. It features ten prevalent PV mounting structures and 36 different types of solar panels, enabling over 150 experimental configurations to enhance the quality of the PV sector. Housing a total capacity of 133 megawatts (MW), it provides invaluable full-lifecycle performance assessments for key power plant components.
Simultaneously, significant energy projects are making strides nationally. For example, China Huaneng Group has deployed the nation’s first onshore wind power facility equipped with high-wind-resistance technology, capable of managing extreme wind speeds and providing annual clean energy to over 700,000 households. Moreover, the introduction of a new ultra-supercritical cogeneration unit in Tongliao promises to improve energy efficiency and reduce environmental impact, supporting China’s shift towards renewable energy solutions.
Source: news.cgtn.com
