Overview
Ningxia Datang International Qingtongxia Stage 2 is a 20 MW solar PV plant in Ningxia, China. It is owned by Ningxia Datang International Qiongtongxia Photovoltaic Power Generation Co., Ltd. and is currently operational.
Ningxia Datang International Qingtongxia Stage 2 is a solar photovoltaic (PV) power plant located in the Ningxia region of China. With a capacity of 20 MW, it represents a medium-scale solar installation within China's vast renewable energy portfolio. The plant is owned by Ningxia Datang International Qiongtongxia Photovoltaic Power Generation Co., Ltd. and is currently operational. The plant utilizes solar PV technology to convert sunlight into electricity. China is the world's largest solar energy market, supported by strong national policies such as the Renewable Energy Law and feed-in tariffs that have driven rapid capacity expansion. The Ningxia region benefits from high solar irradiation, making it suitable for solar power generation. The 20 MW capacity places this facility in the small-to-medium scale range, contributing to local grid supply. This facility plays a role in China's transition to renewable energy, helping to reduce reliance on coal-fired power. Solar PV plants like this one support grid decarbonization and local energy needs. The plant's location in Ningxia, a region with abundant solar resources, enhances its operational efficiency and environmental benefits.
Environmental context
The Ningxia region in northern China features a semi-arid climate with high solar irradiation, ideal for solar PV generation. Solar plants in this area help reduce air pollution and carbon emissions compared to coal power. However, large-scale solar installations can impact land use and local ecosystems, requiring careful siting to minimize disruption. The region's grid integration challenges are managed through national renewable energy targets and grid modernization efforts.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located in the Ningxia region of China, near the city of Qingtongxia, at coordinates 37.94° N, 105.83° E.
The plant has a capacity of 20 megawatts (MW), making it a medium-scale solar PV installation.
The plant is owned by Ningxia Datang International Qiongtongxia Photovoltaic Power Generation Co., Ltd., a subsidiary of Datang International.
China's renewable energy growth is driven by the Renewable Energy Law, feed-in tariffs, and national targets for carbon neutrality by 2060. Provincial policies also support solar deployment.
Solar PV reduces greenhouse gas emissions and air pollutants compared to coal power. In Ningxia's sunny climate, solar plants like this one generate clean electricity with minimal water use.