Dalat Banner Solar Power Generation

Where is the Dalad solar power base located?

The Dalad solar power base is located in Dalad Banner, administered by Ordos city in North China’s Inner Mongolia autonomous region. It was installed in the Kubuqi Desert, the seventh largest desert in China. The construction of the No 1 project of the Dalad PV Power Base was recently completed.

Why is Dalad Banner building a solar power farm?

Dalad Banner is constructing a solar power farm to bring significant development to the modern energy and economy of the region. This project is expected to optimize the environment and accelerate progress in the treatment of the Kubuqi Desert. Officials noted that plants are now growing in the barren Kubuqi Desert.

What is China's planned solar power plant near Dalat?

The planned solar power project near Dalat, China, is one of the flagships of China's green energy transition. China, which still generates most of its electricity from coal, wants to reduce its consumption of fossil fuels and expand capacity for power generation from renewable sources such as wind and solar. The project is a significant initiative in this regard.

Is Dalat a desert?

The desert begins just a few kilometers from Dalat, a village in western Inner Mongolia. Dalat is not a desert, but seemingly endless sand dunes stretch to the horizon near it. And yet the area is not deserted, because work is going on in the desert.

How much solar power will Kubuqi base have?

Reports said the installation will eventually have 8 GW of solar power capacity, along with 4 GW of wind power, and 4 GW of coal-fired generation, in addition to energy storage. “The Kubuqi Base project is the world’s largest wind [and] photovoltaic base project developed and constructed in … desert areas,” CTG said in a statement.