The Chinese mainland's Inner Mongolia Energy Group is spearheading the construction of a monumental new energy storage power station in the Ulan Buh Desert. Positioned in north China, this project aims to harness renewable energy more effectively for grid connection.
With a designed capacity of 605,000 kilowatts, this station stands as the largest single energy storage power station under construction in the country. It plays a crucial role in ensuring a stable supply of electricity generated from photovoltaic power facilities is consistently delivered to the grid.
According to the energy bureau of the Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region, the Ulan Buh Desert project not only promises economic benefits through the production of green electricity but also delivers significant ecological and social advantages. It contributes to the fight against desertification by implementing sustainable energy solutions.
Investing over 2.1 billion yuan (approximately $295 million), the project is slated to connect to the grid by the end of this year. Spanning 15 million mu (1 million hectares), with about one-third located in Dengkou County, Bayannur City, the Ulan Buh Desert boasts abundant sunshine, exceeding 3,000 hours annually.
The power station's photovoltaic facilities are expected to generate an impressive 3.16 billion kWh of electricity each year. This not only reduces carbon dioxide emissions by 2.75 million tonnes annually but also facilitates the ecological treatment of approximately 44,600 mu (2,973 hectares) of sand area.
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