China's largest onshore wind power base has been fully operational and connected to the grid in the Xing'an League of northern China's Inner Mongolia, said its operator China General Nuclear Power Corporation (CGN).

The first phase of the project, with an installed capacity of 1 GW, was connected to the grid for power generation on June 29, 2022, while the second phase, with an installed capacity of 2 GW, was put into operation on December 10, 2023.

This significant milestone solidifies the project's position as a key player in the country's renewable energy landscape.

The giant wind power facility, with a total of 701 wind turbine units installed, is part of the initial wave of large-scale wind and solar power bases designed for desert regions. With an impressive annual electricity generation exceeding 10 TWh, the plant is poised to make substantial contributions to China's renewable energy goals.

It is estimated to reduce standard coal consumption by approximately 2.96 million tonnes and cutting carbon dioxide emissions by around 8.02 million tonnes, thus possessing noteworthy economic and ecological benefits. These positive outcomes align with China's commitment to sustainable energy practices and combating climate change.

The installed capacity of CGN's new energy power generation facilities across China is expected to reach 45 GW by the end of this year, said Zhang Zhiwu, chairman of the board of CGN New Energy Holdings Co., Ltd.

CGN currently operates over 570 new energy power generation facilities, encompassing wind, solar and solar thermal power, power extraction and storage, energy storage, hydrogen power, and more. These facilities are strategically distributed across 30 provincial-level regions in China.

(Writing by Riley Liang  Editing by Emma Yang)
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