Overview
Qinghai Shanyizhongchuan is a 10 MW solar PV plant in Qinghai, China, owned by Qinghai Shanyizhongchuan Solar Power Co. Ltd. It contributes to China's renewable energy expansion in the high-altitude region.
Qinghai Shanyizhongchuan is a solar photovoltaic (PV) power plant located in Qinghai Province, China. With a capacity of 10 MW, it is a small-to-medium-scale facility within China's vast solar energy sector. The plant is owned and operated by Qinghai Shanyizhongchuan Solar Power Co. Ltd. and is currently operational, supporting the region's clean energy generation. The plant utilizes solar PV technology to convert sunlight into electricity. In China, solar PV projects benefit from national renewable energy targets and provincial support under the country's 14th Five-Year Plan, which aims to increase non-fossil fuel energy share. Qinghai Province, known for its high solar irradiance, is a key area for solar development, with large-scale solar parks and distributed projects. Environmentally, the plant contributes to reducing greenhouse gas emissions and local air pollution by displacing coal-fired power. Its location in a high-altitude desert region minimizes land-use conflicts, though solar farms can impact local ecosystems through land alteration. The facility supports China's goal of carbon neutrality by 2060 and provides clean electricity to the grid.
Environmental context
The plant is situated in Qinghai Province, a high-altitude region with abundant solar resources. Solar PV installations here have a low water footprint and minimal air emissions, but land use for solar arrays can affect local desert ecosystems and wildlife. The facility's operation displaces fossil fuel generation, reducing regional air pollution and carbon emissions, aligning with China's renewable energy transition.
Frequently asked questions
Qinghai Shanyizhongchuan is located in Qinghai Province, China, at coordinates 37.37 N, 97.224 E.
The plant has a capacity of 10 MW, making it a small-to-medium-scale solar PV facility.
The plant is owned by Qinghai Shanyizhongchuan Solar Power Co. Ltd.
China's renewable energy development is guided by the 14th Five-Year Plan, which sets targets for non-fossil fuel energy share. Provincial policies in Qinghai support solar projects through grid access and financial incentives.
By generating clean electricity, the plant reduces reliance on coal-fired power, cutting greenhouse gas emissions and local air pollution. It supports China's carbon neutrality goal by 2060.