West-to-east power transmission and solar container

What's happening in China's west-to-East power transmission system?

YINCHUAN, Sept. 14 (Xinhua) -- In northwest China's Gobi Desert, two neighboring power plants testify to an ongoing clean energy transition in the country's west-to-east power transmission system. Yuanyanghu, one of China's largest thermal power stations, stands out with its 200-meter-high cooling towers.

Why is China promoting transregional electricity transmission?

The Chinese government vigorously advocates the construction of transregional electricity transmission to realize energy connectivity and shape a new mode of energy governance. This concept is significant for promoting the energy revolution and conservation and achieving global carbon emission reduction.

How many kWh can a solar power plant deliver a year?

The project has a power transmission capacity of 8 million kW and can deliver more than 30 billion kWh of clean electricity annually, helping reduce carbon dioxide emissions by over 25 million metric tons every year, the company said.

Where is solar energy distributed?

Solar energy is mainly distributed in North Africa, East Africa, the Middle East, Oceania, and other areas near the equator. Specifically, taking China as an example, more than 80% of energy resources are distributed in the western and northern regions of China (Zhang et al., 2012; Wang et al., 2021).

How have UHV transmission projects changed the regional energy supply structure?

UHV transmission projects have changed the regional energy supply structure by transferring the regional consumption of electric energy instead of traditional fossil energy, such as oil and coal (Crompton and Wu, 2005).

Why is China coordinating cross-regional energy transmission?

To alleviate the problem of reverse energy distribution, the Chinese government has been committed to coordinating cross-regional energy transmission for a long period (Zhang et al., 2012).