Overview
Ningzia Shizuishan Phase II is a 10 MW solar PV facility in Shizuishan, Ningxia, China. Operational and owned by Ningxia Chint Solar PV power generation Co. Ltd, it contributes to China's renewable energy expansion.
Ningzia Shizuishan Phase II is a solar photovoltaic (PV) power plant located in Shizuishan, Ningxia, China. With a capacity of 10 MW, it is a small-to-medium scale solar installation typical of distributed solar projects in the region. The facility is owned and operated by Ningxia Chint Solar PV power generation Co. Ltd and is currently operational. The plant uses solar PV technology to convert sunlight into electricity. China's renewable energy sector is supported by national policies such as the Renewable Energy Law and provincial renewable portfolio standards. The Ningxia region benefits from high solar irradiance, making it suitable for solar power generation. The 10 MW capacity places this facility in the small-scale category, often connected to the local grid to supply clean energy. Environmentally, the solar PV plant contributes to reducing greenhouse gas emissions and air pollution compared to coal-fired power. It supports China's goal of peaking carbon emissions by 2030 and achieving carbon neutrality by 2060. The facility also helps diversify the local energy mix and reduce reliance on fossil fuels in Ningxia's industrial base.
Environmental context
Ningxia is a semi-arid region in northwest China with abundant solar resources, making it ideal for solar PV development. The facility's operation displaces coal-fired electricity, reducing local air pollutants and carbon emissions. Solar PV has minimal water consumption and low operational emissions, but land use for large arrays can impact local ecosystems. The region's high solar insolation maximizes energy yield per installed capacity.
Frequently asked questions
Ningzia Shizuishan Phase II is located in Shizuishan, Ningxia, China, at coordinates 39.26° N, 106.71° E.
The facility has a capacity of 10 MW, making it a small-to-medium scale solar PV installation.
The plant is owned by Ningxia Chint Solar PV power generation Co. Ltd.
China's renewable energy sector is governed by the Renewable Energy Law, which includes feed-in tariffs and renewable portfolio standards. The national goal is to peak carbon emissions by 2030 and achieve carbon neutrality by 2060.
Solar PV plants generate electricity without direct emissions, reducing reliance on coal-fired power. They help lower air pollution and greenhouse gas emissions, contributing to China's climate targets.