In a blink of an eye—just 0.007 seconds—electricity generated in the wind-and-solar-rich Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region zipped across 2,260 kilometers to power Chongqing Municipality. ⚡
The new ±800 kV ultra-high voltage (UHV) direct current project, steered by the State Grid Corporation of China, marks the third major initiative sending energy from this renewable powerhouse in Xinjiang to other parts of the Chinese mainland.
Delivering over 36 billion kilowatt-hours annually, the project not only boosts the power supply for Chongqing’s 32 million residents but also slashes around 6 million tonnes of coal use and reduces approximately 16 million tonnes of CO2 emissions. 🌱
Xinjiang, once seen as a vast, challenging desert, has transformed into a renewable energy goldmine powered by strong winds and abundant sunshine. This ultra-fast energy transfer is a game-changer—akin to a superhero’s sprint—ensuring that surplus energy reaches where it’s needed most.
More than just a technical marvel, the project is set to drive economic growth, spur regional development, and enhance public welfare while contributing to carbon peak goals by 2030 and carbon neutrality by 2060 on the Chinese mainland. 🚀
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UHV project launched, sending power from Xinjiang to Chongqing
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