Overview
Laoliang B is a 40 MW operational solar PV facility located in China. The plant contributes to the country's rapidly expanding renewable energy capacity.
Laoliang B is a solar photovoltaic (PV) power plant located in China, with an operational capacity of 40 megawatts (MW). The facility is situated at coordinates 41.311°N, 114.249°E, and is currently operational, adding to China's vast solar energy infrastructure. As a solar PV installation, Laoliang B converts sunlight directly into electricity using semiconductor technology. China is the world's largest solar market, driven by national policies such as the Renewable Energy Law and ambitious targets under the 14th Five-Year Plan. The country aims to reach 1,200 GW of wind and solar capacity by 2030, supported by feed-in tariffs and provincial renewable portfolio standards. The 40 MW scale places Laoliang B in the medium-sized category for utility-scale solar farms in China. Its electricity is fed into the regional grid, helping to reduce reliance on coal-fired power and supporting China's goal of peaking carbon emissions before 2030. The facility's location in a region with high solar irradiance ensures efficient energy generation.
Environmental context
Solar PV plants like Laoliang B have a low environmental footprint during operation, producing no direct emissions. However, land use for large-scale solar farms can impact local ecosystems and agricultural land. In China, solar installations are often sited in arid or semi-arid regions to minimize land-use conflicts. The facility's location in northern China, with abundant sunlight, supports high energy yield while avoiding sensitive ecological areas.
Frequently asked questions
Laoliang B is a solar PV plant located in China, at coordinates 41.311°N, 114.249°E.
Laoliang B has an installed capacity of 40 megawatts (MW), making it a medium-scale solar facility.
Laoliang B uses solar photovoltaic (PV) technology, which converts sunlight directly into electricity.
China's solar energy is supported by the Renewable Energy Law, feed-in tariffs, and the 14th Five-Year Plan targeting 1,200 GW of wind and solar by 2030.
Laoliang B helps reduce coal reliance and supports China's target to peak carbon emissions before 2030 by generating clean electricity.