Overview
GoSP J is a 40 MW solar PV facility located in China. It is operational and contributes to the country's renewable energy capacity.
GoSP J is a solar photovoltaic (PV) power plant located in China, with a capacity of 40 megawatts (MW). 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 regulatory framework for renewable energy, which includes national feed-in tariffs and renewable portfolio standards aimed at increasing the share of clean energy. Solar PV technology converts sunlight directly into electricity, and this facility contributes to grid-connected power generation. As part of China's ambitious renewable energy targets, GoSP J helps reduce reliance on fossil fuels and supports the country's commitment to carbon neutrality. The facility's location in a region with high solar irradiance enhances its efficiency and environmental benefits.
Environmental context
The plant is situated in a region with high solar irradiance, typical of China's western areas. Solar PV installations like GoSP J have minimal water usage and low operational emissions, but they require significant land area. The facility's location avoids sensitive ecosystems, and its operation displaces greenhouse gas emissions from fossil fuel-based power generation.
Frequently asked questions
GoSP J is located in China, at coordinates 36.414000 N, 95.249000 E.
GoSP J has a capacity of 40 megawatts (MW), making it a medium-scale solar PV facility.
GoSP J uses solar photovoltaic (PV) technology to convert sunlight into electricity.
China supports solar PV through national feed-in tariffs, renewable portfolio standards, and ambitious targets for carbon neutrality by 2060.
GoSP J generates clean electricity, reducing greenhouse gas emissions and reliance on fossil fuels, supporting China's renewable energy goals.