Southern Shaanxi Solar Power Generation Base

Is Shanxi a good place to invest in wind and solar energy?

Shanxi’s unique position of proximity to major load centers to which it is linked by well-developed transmission facilities, combined with plentiful coal power backup, offers a promising prospect for the extensive development of wind and solar energy integrated into the existing grid infrastructure.

What is Shanxi Provincial Energy Administration?

The Shanxi Provincial Energy Administration was founded in 2018 and governance under the People's Government of Shanxi Province. In terms of transmission investment, China is a global leader and spent USD$80 billion on its power grid in 2023.

Why is Shanxi a key energy base?

Shanxi is a key energy base, ensuring national energy security as the crossroads for the trans-regional power transmission lines "West to East," "North to South," and "Three Connections and Four Direct Connections." These massive transmission lines meet at the Shanxi Power Grid.

When did solar start in Shanxi?

In 2023, the first solar and storage-powered microgrid commenced operations in Lingxi Village, Lingquan County. On a sunny day in March 2023, the available solar capacity reached 13.8 GW, equivalent to 42.11% of the electric load in the province. This demonstrates the enormous renewable energy potential present in Shanxi.

What are the energy resources of Shanxi province?

Shanxi Province is endowed with some of the most abundant energy resources in China, which include coal, coalbed methane, and natural gas. In 2021, the coal production in Shanxi reached 1.193 billion tons, In 2022, the coal production in Shanxi increased to 1.307 billion tons, and is expected to reach 1.365 billion tons in 2023.

How much electricity does Shanxi electric power company use?

In 2020, the total electricity consumption for the State Grid Shanxi Electric Power Company 's operational area was 2,341 billion KWh, with a maximum provincial grid load of 3,643 MW. As of the end of 2020, the length of transmission lines at 35 KV and above was 57,511 KM, and the substation (converter) capacity was 193,646 MVA (KW).