Under the bright sun of the Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region, a quiet revolution hums in the mountains. Sheep graze softly, their bells echoing across a field of solar panels that stretch beyond the horizon.
Welcome to Nileke, one of the Chinese mainland’s largest renewable energy hubs. Covering an area slightly larger than Paris, this wind and solar farm is expected to generate enough clean power to light every household in Singapore for a full year. It’s a striking reminder of how far clean tech has come—and how far it can go.
During a recent visit, CGTN’s Nadim Diab toured the site and saw a unique partnership at work: grazing sheep double as lawn mowers, keeping vegetation low and boosting panel efficiency. It’s agrivoltaics in action—a synergy between tradition and innovation that cuts costs and carbon footprints.
Engineers say Nileke’s high-altitude plateau offers 300+ days of sunshine and strong mountain winds, maximizing both solar and wind yields. When combined, these conditions set a new global benchmark for large-scale renewables.
But the impact is more than just numbers in a report. The project has created thousands of local jobs in construction, maintenance, and research, injecting fresh momentum into the Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region’s economy. It also feeds into China’s national roadmap toward carbon neutrality by 2060, aligning with global climate goals.
For young global citizens, entrepreneurs, and digital nomads alike, Nileke isn’t just a renewable site—it’s a living case study in sustainable development. It shows how even in the world’s most remote corners, green energy can power homes, support communities, and inspire change across cultures.
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cgtn.com
