Ning Solar Power Panel

Where are solar panels located in Ningxia?

The PV panels at the southern edge of the Tengger Desert in the western part of Ningxia cover a vast area of 4,000 hectares. Without discharging waste, these PV panels continuously convert solar energy into electric power.

What are the benefits of solar panels?

The PV panels are capable of blocking sunlight and reducing the vaporization of the land, thus contributing to the ecological restoration. The vegetation coverage rate in the area has risen from less than 30 percent to 85 percent, according to Wen.

Why is Huaneng No 1 a green power station?

The annual output of 1.7 billion kWh of green electricity not only lights up the surrounding area but is also transmitted to other parts of the country. The Huaneng No 1 PV Central Station, established in 2011, also helps with ecological restoration and protection.

Why is Huaneng No 1 PV Central Station important?

The Huaneng No 1 PV Central Station, established in 2011, also helps with ecological restoration and protection. "At the initial stage of construction, the environment was rather bad and pushed up the overall cost of construction.

How many kilowatts is a photovoltaic power plant?

At the same time, the construction of a photovoltaic power plant with an installed capacity of 2 million kilowatts is in full swing on the fringe of Maowusu Desert.

How does Ningxia Baofeng save energy?

"Our station generates 1.7 billion kilowatt-hours of clean electricity yearly. It saves 557,000 tonnes of coal and reduces carbon dioxide emissions by nearly 1.7 million tonnes," said Wen Zhixue, vice president of the Ningxia Baofeng New Energy Technological Co Ltd, which runs the station.