Overview
Jinchang II is a 30 MW solar PV facility located in Jinchang, Gansu, China. The plant is operational and contributes to the region's renewable energy capacity.
Jinchang II is a solar photovoltaic (PV) power plant located in Jinchang, Gansu Province, China. With a capacity of 30 megawatts (MW), it is a medium-scale solar installation that adds to China's rapidly expanding renewable energy portfolio. The facility is operational and benefits from the region's high solar irradiance, typical of the Gansu corridor. The plant operates under China's national renewable energy framework, which includes feed-in tariffs and renewable portfolio standards aimed at achieving carbon neutrality by 2060. Solar PV technology is well-suited to the arid, sunny conditions of western China, and Jinchang II is part of a broader cluster of solar projects in the area. The facility's 30 MW capacity places it in the mid-range for utility-scale solar in China. Environmentally, Jinchang II helps reduce reliance on coal-fired power, which dominates China's energy mix. The plant supports local grid stability and contributes to Gansu's role as a renewable energy hub. Its operation aligns with China's goals to increase non-fossil fuel energy consumption and reduce carbon emissions.
Environmental context
The Jinchang region in Gansu Province features a semi-arid climate with abundant sunshine, making it ideal for solar energy generation. The area has low population density and limited water resources, so solar PV minimizes land-use conflicts and water consumption compared to conventional power plants. The facility supports local efforts to reduce air pollution and greenhouse gas emissions from coal-fired power plants.
Frequently asked questions
Jinchang II is a solar PV plant located in Jinchang, Gansu Province, China, at coordinates 38.477 N, 102.346 E.
Jinchang II has a capacity of 30 megawatts (MW), making it a medium-scale solar photovoltaic facility.
Jinchang II uses solar photovoltaic (PV) technology to convert sunlight into electricity.
China supports solar energy through feed-in tariffs, renewable portfolio standards, and national targets for carbon neutrality by 2060, as part of its 14th Five-Year Plan.
Jinchang II generates clean electricity, reducing reliance on coal-fired power and lowering carbon emissions and air pollution in the region.