Overview
Dingbian C is a 50 MW operational solar PV facility located in Dingbian, China. It contributes to the country's rapidly expanding renewable energy capacity.
Dingbian C is a solar photovoltaic (PV) power plant located in Dingbian, China. With a capacity of 50 megawatts (MW), it is a medium-scale solar installation that supports China's ambitious renewable energy targets. The facility is operational and plays a role in the local energy grid. The plant operates under China's national renewable energy framework, which includes feed-in tariffs and renewable portfolio standards aimed at increasing solar and wind capacity. China is the world's largest solar market, and facilities like Dingbian C benefit from strong policy support and declining solar costs. The 50 MW scale is typical for utility-scale solar projects in the region. Environmentally, Dingbian C helps reduce reliance on coal-fired power, cutting greenhouse gas emissions and air pollutants. Solar PV has minimal water use and low operational emissions. The plant's location in a sunny region of China ensures high generation efficiency, contributing to grid stability and local energy security.
Environmental context
Solar PV plants like Dingbian C have a low environmental footprint during operation, with no air emissions or water consumption. However, land use for solar arrays can impact local ecosystems. In the arid and semi-arid regions of northern China, careful siting is needed to avoid disrupting fragile habitats. The facility's location in Dingbian, a county in Shaanxi province, benefits from high solar irradiance, maximizing energy yield while minimizing land-use conflicts.
Frequently asked questions
Dingbian C is located in Dingbian County, Shaanxi Province, China, at coordinates 37.644° N, 107.600° E.
Dingbian C has a capacity of 50 megawatts (MW), making it a medium-scale solar photovoltaic facility.
Dingbian C uses solar photovoltaic (PV) technology, which converts sunlight directly into electricity.
Dingbian C contributes to China's target of reaching 1,200 GW of solar and wind capacity by 2030, as part of its national renewable energy policies and carbon neutrality goals.
Solar PV plants produce electricity without greenhouse gas emissions during operation, reduce air pollution, and have minimal water use compared to fossil fuel plants.