Overview
Hongliuwan B is a 20 MW solar PV facility located in China. It is operational and contributes to the country's expanding renewable energy capacity.
Hongliuwan B is a solar photovoltaic (PV) power plant located in China, with a capacity of 20 megawatts (MW). The facility is operational and represents a small-to-medium scale solar installation within the country's vast renewable energy portfolio. The plant operates under China's supportive regulatory framework for renewable energy, which includes national feed-in tariffs and renewable portfolio standards. Solar PV technology converts sunlight directly into electricity, and this facility contributes to China's goal of increasing non-fossil fuel energy sources. As part of China's solar energy expansion, Hongliuwan B helps reduce greenhouse gas emissions and supports grid stability in the region. The facility's location in a sunny area optimizes energy generation, aligning with China's commitment to achieve carbon neutrality by 2060.
Environmental context
Solar PV facilities like Hongliuwan B have a low environmental impact during operation, with no emissions or water consumption. However, land use for solar farms can affect local ecosystems. In China, large-scale solar installations are often built in arid or semi-arid regions to minimize land-use conflicts. The facility's location in a desert area reduces impact on agriculture and natural habitats.
Frequently asked questions
Hongliuwan B is a solar PV plant located in China, with coordinates approximately 39.603 N, 94.238 E.
Hongliuwan B has a capacity of 20 megawatts (MW), making it a small-to-medium scale solar installation.
Hongliuwan B generates electricity using solar photovoltaic (PV) technology, converting sunlight directly into power.
China supports solar energy through national feed-in tariffs, renewable portfolio standards, and ambitious targets under its 14th Five-Year Plan for renewable energy.
Hongliuwan B helps China increase its share of renewable energy, reduce carbon emissions, and work towards carbon neutrality by 2060.