Overview
Chaohu B is a 30 MW operational solar PV facility located near Chaohu, China. It contributes to the country's rapidly expanding renewable energy capacity.
Chaohu B is a solar photovoltaic (PV) power plant located near Chaohu in Anhui Province, China. With a capacity of 30 megawatts (MW), it is a medium-scale solar installation within China's vast renewable energy portfolio. The facility is operational and feeds clean electricity into the regional grid. China is the world's largest solar energy market, driven by national targets under the 14th Five-Year Plan and provincial renewable portfolio standards. Solar PV plants like Chaohu B benefit from feed-in tariffs and grid connection guarantees that have accelerated deployment across the country. The plant uses standard crystalline silicon panels mounted on fixed or tracking structures. The facility supports local energy needs and contributes to China's goal of peaking carbon emissions before 2030 and achieving carbon neutrality by 2060. By displacing fossil fuel generation, Chaohu B helps reduce air pollution and greenhouse gas emissions in the region. Its location in Anhui, a province with strong solar resources, ensures efficient energy production.
Environmental context
Solar PV plants like Chaohu B have a low environmental footprint during operation, with no emissions or water consumption. However, land use for large arrays can impact local ecosystems and agriculture. In Anhui's rural areas, solar farms are often co-located with farming or grazing to minimize land-use conflict. The region's moderate climate and ample sunshine provide favorable conditions for solar generation.
Frequently asked questions
Chaohu B is located near Chaohu in Anhui Province, China, at coordinates 31.319°N, 117.539°E.
Chaohu B has a capacity of 30 megawatts (MW), making it a medium-scale solar PV facility.
Chaohu B uses solar photovoltaic (PV) technology, which converts sunlight directly into electricity using semiconductor panels.
China supports solar energy through feed-in tariffs, grid connection guarantees, and renewable portfolio standards under the 14th Five-Year Plan, which targets 1,200 GW of wind and solar capacity by 2030.
Chaohu B generates clean electricity without greenhouse gas emissions or water consumption, helping to reduce reliance on coal-fired power and supporting China's carbon neutrality goals.