The construction of the Zhongning converter station is underway in northwest China's Ningxia Hui Autonomous Region. This station is part of an ultra-high voltage (UHV) power transmission line stretching over 1,600 km from Ningxia to central China's Hunan Province.
The project will transmit electricity generated from wind and photovoltaic power stations in China's fourth largest desert, the Tengger Desert. It is expected to be completed in 2025 and has a designed annual power transmission capability of about 36 billion to 40 billion kilowatt-hours.
This project is significant for several reasons. First, it will help to reduce China's reliance on fossil fuels. Second, it will help to develop the renewable energy resources of the Tengger Desert. Third, it will help to improve the reliability of China's power grid.
8 Comments
ArtemK
There are better ways to improve China's power grid than building huge transmission lines.
MrNobody
The completion of this project will bring sustainable energy to millions of people in central China.
AlanDV
Building this UHV power transmission line is a bold and necessary move for China's energy sector.
Vladimir
Investing in renewable energy projects like this one is crucial for a greener future.
PeterV
Improving the reliability of China's power grid is essential for the country's development.
Golova Hvosta
Building another power station is just going to contribute to more pollution and environmental degradation.
Comandante
Why destroy a desert for a power station? This is not the way to protect our environment.
Eugene Alta
This project is a shining example of how countries can transition to clean energy sources.