Overview
CECIC Shizuishan Phase 1 is a 10 MW solar PV plant in Shizuishan, China, owned by CECIC SUNTECH Shizuishan Solar Energy Power Generation Co., Ltd. It is operational and contributes to China's renewable energy capacity.
CECIC Shizuishan Phase 1 is a solar photovoltaic (PV) power plant located in Shizuishan, Ningxia, China. With a capacity of 10 megawatts (MW), it is a small- to medium-scale solar facility in the region. The plant is owned by CECIC SUNTECH Shizuishan Solar Energy Power Generation Co., Ltd. and is currently operational, supporting the local grid with clean energy. China is the world's largest solar PV market, driven by national renewable energy targets and supportive policies. The plant operates under China's Renewable Energy Law, which mandates grid access for renewable energy and provides subsidies through feed-in tariffs. The 10 MW scale is typical for distributed solar projects in China, often located in sunny regions like Ningxia. The plant's location in Shizuishan, a city in Ningxia with abundant solar resources, allows for efficient energy generation. Solar PV plants like this one help reduce reliance on coal-fired power, contributing to China's goal of peaking carbon emissions by 2030. The facility also supports local economic development through job creation and energy supply.
Environmental context
The plant is situated in Shizuishan, Ningxia, a region with high solar irradiance, making it ideal for solar PV generation. The area has a semi-arid climate, and the plant's land use is compatible with the local environment. Solar PV has minimal water consumption and low operational emissions, but land use and visual impact are considerations. The facility helps displace fossil fuel generation, reducing air pollution and greenhouse gas emissions.
Frequently asked questions
CECIC Shizuishan Phase 1 is located in Shizuishan, Ningxia, China.
The plant has a capacity of 10 megawatts (MW), making it a small- to medium-scale solar PV facility.
The plant is owned by CECIC SUNTECH Shizuishan Solar Energy Power Generation Co., Ltd.
China's Renewable Energy Law provides feed-in tariffs and grid access guarantees for renewable energy projects, supporting solar PV deployment.
By generating clean electricity, the plant reduces reliance on coal-fired power, helping China achieve its carbon peak and carbon neutrality targets.