Overview
Gonghe HTW is a 20 MW solar PV facility located in Gonghe, China. The plant is operational and contributes to the region's renewable energy capacity.
Gonghe HTW is a solar photovoltaic (PV) power plant with a capacity of 20 megawatts (MW), located in Gonghe, Qinghai Province, China. The facility is operational and represents a medium-scale solar installation within the country's vast renewable energy portfolio. The plant operates under China's supportive renewable energy policies, including feed-in tariffs and renewable portfolio standards that have driven rapid solar deployment. Solar PV technology converts sunlight directly into electricity, and Gonghe HTW benefits from the high solar irradiance typical of the Qinghai-Tibet Plateau region. This facility contributes to China's goal of achieving 1,200 GW of renewable energy capacity by 2030. By generating clean electricity, it helps reduce reliance on coal-fired power and supports local grid stability. The plant's location in a sunny, arid region minimizes land-use conflicts and maximizes energy yield.
Environmental context
The Gonghe HTW solar PV plant is situated in the Qinghai Province, a region characterized by high altitude, abundant sunshine, and arid climate. Solar energy development here has minimal visual and land-use impact compared to other regions, as the area is sparsely populated and not heavily agricultural. The facility supports China's transition to renewable energy, reducing greenhouse gas emissions and air pollution from fossil fuels.
Frequently asked questions
Gonghe HTW is located in Gonghe, Qinghai Province, China, at coordinates 36.265° N, 100.647° E.
Gonghe HTW has a capacity of 20 megawatts (MW), making it a medium-scale solar photovoltaic facility.
Gonghe HTW uses solar photovoltaic (PV) technology to convert sunlight into electricity.
Gonghe HTW operates under China's renewable energy framework, which includes feed-in tariffs and renewable portfolio standards aimed at achieving 1,200 GW of renewable capacity by 2030.
Gonghe HTW generates clean electricity, reducing greenhouse gas emissions and air pollution. Its location in a sunny, arid region minimizes land-use conflicts.