Overview
GoSP W is an operational 11 MW solar PV facility located in China. It contributes to the country's rapidly expanding renewable energy capacity.
GoSP W is an operational solar photovoltaic (PV) facility located in China, with a capacity of 11 megawatts. This scale places it within the small to medium range for solar installations in the country, which has become the world's largest solar market. The facility is situated at coordinates 36.36°N, 95.257°E, in a region with high solar irradiation potential. The facility operates under China's national renewable energy framework, which includes feed-in tariffs and renewable portfolio standards that have driven massive solar deployment. China's 14th Five-Year Plan for Renewable Energy targets a 50% increase in solar capacity by 2025, and facilities like GoSP W contribute to this goal. The solar PV technology used is typical for the region, with fixed or tracking panels converting sunlight into electricity. Environmentally, GoSP W displaces fossil fuel generation, reducing greenhouse gas emissions and air pollution. The facility's location in a semi-arid area minimizes land-use conflicts, though solar farms can impact local ecosystems through land clearing. Grid integration is a key consideration, as China continues to upgrade its transmission infrastructure to accommodate variable renewable sources. Overall, GoSP W supports China's transition to a low-carbon energy system.
Environmental context
The facility is located in a semi-arid region of China, where solar irradiation is high, making it suitable for solar PV generation. The environmental impact includes land use for panel arrays, which can alter local habitats, but the area's low ecological sensitivity reduces conflict. Solar energy production here displaces coal-fired power, significantly cutting carbon emissions and air pollutants. Water consumption for panel cleaning is minimal, a benefit in water-scarce regions.
Frequently asked questions
GoSP W is located in China at coordinates 36.36°N, 95.257°E, in a semi-arid region with high solar irradiation.
GoSP W has a capacity of 11 megawatts (MW), placing it in the small to medium range for solar PV facilities in China.
GoSP W uses solar photovoltaic (PV) technology to convert sunlight into electricity, typical for utility-scale solar plants.
GoSP W operates under China's national renewable energy framework, including feed-in tariffs and renewable portfolio standards, supporting the country's target of 1,200 GW of solar and wind capacity by 2030.
By generating solar power, GoSP W displaces fossil fuel electricity, reducing greenhouse gas emissions and air pollution, and contributes to China's climate goals.