China is turning up the voltage on green energy! 🌿⚡️ At an impressive altitude of 3,175 meters in Qinghai Province's Gonghe County, a massive 750-kilovolt (kV) power transmission and transformation project just got connected to the grid.
This powerhouse of a project isn't just any infrastructure—it's the bridge connecting Qinghai's abundant wind and solar energy straight to the power grid. Imagine vast photovoltaic and wind power projects fueling homes and businesses with clean, renewable energy.
What's the impact? We're talking about an increase of over 9 billion kilowatt-hours in annual clean energy production! That's like saving around 3.12 million tonnes of coal each year and cutting carbon dioxide emissions by a whopping 8.64 million tonnes. 🌍❤️
Qinghai isn't called the \"water tower of China\" for nothing. Home to the headwaters of the Yangtze, Yellow, and Lancang rivers, this region is bursting with water, solar, and wind resources. With the total installed clean energy capacity hitting an astounding 51.07 million kilowatts in 2023, Qinghai is leading the charge toward a greener future.
This project isn't just about numbers; it's about stepping into a sustainable future, one kilovolt at a time. Let's cheer on these green energy moves! 🎉
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China connects 750-kilovolt new energy power project to grid
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