China’s 400-km Solar Great Wall Transforms Desert into Clean Energy Powerhouse
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📰 The quick summary: China is building a massive 400-kilometer solar array in the Kubuqi Desert, dubbed the ‘Solar Great Wall,’ which will generate enough power to supply major cities like Beijing and help transition the country away from fossil fuels.
📈 One key stat: The Solar Great Wall will have a power-generating capacity of 100 gigawatts upon completion in 2030, enough to supply electricity to major Chinese cities.
💬 One key quote: “The initially featureless dunes have given way to dark patches of solar panels, signifying a grand-scale transformation.”
1️⃣ The big picture: China has unveiled an ambitious solar project nicknamed the ‘Solar Great Wall‘ that stretches across 400 kilometers in the Kubuqi Desert of Inner Mongolia. Once completed in 2030, this massive array will generate 100 gigawatts of power, capable of supplying electricity to major cities like Beijing. The project transforms what locals once called the ‘Sea of Death’ into a renewable energy powerhouse, leveraging the desert’s abundant sunshine. With 5.4 gigawatts of panels already installed, this initiative solidifies China’s position as the global leader in solar energy capacity.
2️⃣ Why is this good news: This massive solar installation helps China shift from fossil fuel dependency to renewable energy sources, significantly reducing carbon emissions on a national scale. The elevated design of the panels creates shaded microclimates underneath, reducing evaporation and allowing vegetation to grow in previously barren areas. This innovative approach tackles both energy production and desertification simultaneously, as panels help stabilize sand dunes and prevent wind erosion. The project demonstrates how previously unusable land can be transformed into productive space, creating a blueprint for other nations facing similar environmental challenges.
3️⃣ What’s next: The full Solar Great Wall project aims for completion by 2030, with ongoing installation of additional solar capacity. Chinese authorities will monitor the environmental impact, particularly the potential for vegetation growth beneath the panels. The success of this model may inspire similar large-scale deployments in other desert regions worldwide.
Read the full story here: ECOticias – China unveils the Solar Great Wall: 400 km and 180,000 kWh to power the country
