Solar Great Wall Overview:
- Kubuqi Desert (Inner Mongolia): Once called a “sea of death,” now being transformed into a hub of renewable energy.
- Project: A “solar great wall” set to power Beijing and combat desertification.
Project Highlights:
- Length: 400 kilometers (250 miles).
- Width: 5 kilometers (3 miles).
- Capacity: Planned maximum of 100 gigawatts, with 5.4 gigawatts installed as of 2024.
- Completion targeted for 2030.
Global Solar Leadership:
- China: World leader with 386,875 MW (51% of global capacity, June 2024).
- Comparisons:
- U.S.: 79,364 MW (11%).
- India: 53,114 MW (7%).
- Growth (2017–2023): China added ~39,994 MW/year, vs. the U.S. ~8,137 MW/year.
Strategic Placement:
- Located in a sunny, flat region south of the Yellow River, between Baotou and Bayannur.
Significance:
- Model for large-scale renewable projects worldwide.
- Addresses global climate challenges while fostering local and national economic growth.
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