Overview
Hongxing Erchang E is a 50 MW solar PV facility located in China. It is operational and contributes to the country's renewable energy capacity.
Hongxing Erchang E is a solar photovoltaic (PV) power plant located in China, with a capacity of 50 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 supportive regulatory framework for renewable energy, which includes national feed-in tariffs and renewable portfolio standards. Solar PV technology is widely deployed across China, leveraging the country's strong manufacturing base and favorable policies to drive capacity additions. This facility contributes to China's ambitious renewable energy targets, helping to reduce reliance on fossil fuels and lower carbon emissions. Its location in a region with high solar irradiance supports efficient energy generation, supporting grid stability and local energy needs.
Environmental context
The facility is located in a region with high solar irradiance, which is favorable for solar PV generation. Solar energy has a low environmental footprint compared to fossil fuels, though land use and visual impacts are considerations. The plant helps displace coal-fired power, reducing air pollution and greenhouse gas emissions in the area.
Frequently asked questions
Hongxing Erchang E is a solar PV facility located in China, with coordinates approximately 42.861° N, 93.207° E.
Hongxing Erchang E has a capacity of 50 megawatts (MW), making it a medium-scale solar installation.
The facility uses solar photovoltaic (PV) technology to convert sunlight into electricity.
China supports solar PV through national feed-in tariffs, renewable portfolio standards, and ambitious renewable energy targets under its Five-Year Plans.
By generating clean electricity, the plant helps reduce greenhouse gas emissions and air pollution, supporting China's transition to a low-carbon economy.