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China Builds 3.46 Million Solar Panels Covering 30 Million Square Meters in Kubuqi Desert, Boosting Renewable Energy Capacity

Aug 28, 2024, 03:54 AM

China is advancing its renewable energy initiatives with the construction of a solar panel project dubbed the 'Great Wall' in the Kubuqi Desert, Inner Mongolia. This ambitious project features 3.46 million blue solar panels that cover an area of 30 million square meters, transforming the desert landscape into a 'photovoltaic sea.' As the world's largest investor in clean energy, China is significantly increasing its solar and wind energy capacity, reportedly building nearly double the capacity of all other countries combined. The Kubuqi Desert is the seventh largest in China, and this project is part of broader efforts to enhance green energy infrastructure across the nation. Additionally, regions like Xinjiang are noted for their advanced power transmission technologies, further supporting China's green transition.