Overview
CGN Kashi Yingjisha Phase I is a 20 MW solar PV facility in Xinjiang, China, owned by CGN Solar Power Development Co. LTD. It contributes to China's renewable energy expansion under national solar targets.
CGN Kashi Yingjisha Phase I is a solar photovoltaic (PV) power plant located near Yingjisha County in Kashgar Prefecture, Xinjiang, China. With a capacity of 20 megawatts (MW), it is a small- to medium-scale solar installation within China's vast renewable energy portfolio. The facility is owned and operated by CGN Solar Power Development Co. LTD, a subsidiary of China General Nuclear Power Group, and has been in operational status. The plant uses standard solar PV technology to convert sunlight into electricity. China is the world's largest solar market, driven by national policies such as the 14th Five-Year Plan for Renewable Energy, which targets 1,200 GW of wind and solar capacity by 2030. The facility benefits from China's feed-in tariff system and grid integration support for distributed and utility-scale solar projects. Located in the arid Tarim Basin, the plant takes advantage of high solar irradiance typical of the region. Its electricity feeds into the local grid, supporting rural electrification and reducing reliance on coal-fired power. The project aligns with China's goal of peaking carbon emissions by 2030 and achieving carbon neutrality by 2060, contributing to the decarbonization of the energy sector in Xinjiang.
Environmental context
The facility is situated in the Taklamakan Desert region, an area with high solar radiation and low population density, minimizing land-use conflicts. Solar PV installations in such arid zones have low water consumption and no direct emissions, but require careful management of dust accumulation on panels. The plant supports local energy needs while displacing fossil fuel generation, reducing air pollution and greenhouse gas emissions in a region historically reliant on coal.
Frequently asked questions
The facility is located near Yingjisha County in Kashgar Prefecture, Xinjiang, China, at coordinates 38.95 N, 75.796 E.
The solar PV plant has a capacity of 20 megawatts (MW), making it a small- to medium-scale installation.
The plant is owned by CGN Solar Power Development Co. LTD, a subsidiary of China General Nuclear Power Group.
China's renewable energy expansion is driven by the 14th Five-Year Plan, feed-in tariffs, and provincial renewable portfolio standards, targeting 1,200 GW of wind and solar by 2030.
By generating clean electricity, the plant reduces reliance on coal-fired power, lowering air pollution and carbon emissions in the Xinjiang region.