Shandan C Solar PV Plant - 50 MW Facility in China

Shandan C is a solar photovoltaic (PV) power plant located in China, with an operational capacity of 50 megawatts. The facility is situated at coordinates 38.869°N, 100.821°E, in the Gansu province region, an area known for its high solar irradiance suitable for solar energy generation. As an operational plant, it plays a role in China's large-scale deployment of solar power. The plant's 50 MW capacity places it in the medium-to-large scale category for solar PV installations in China. China is the world's largest solar energy market, driven by national policies such as the 14th Five-Year Plan for Renewable Energy, which targets significant increases in non-fossil fuel energy consumption. The facility operates under China's feed-in tariff and renewable portfolio standards that have historically supported solar development. Environmentally, Shandan C contributes to reducing greenhouse gas emissions by displacing fossil fuel-based electricity. Solar PV plants like this one have minimal water consumption and low operational emissions. The facility supports China's goal of achieving carbon neutrality by 2060 and helps meet regional renewable energy targets in Gansu province.

The Shandan C solar PV plant is located in the Hexi Corridor region of Gansu province, which features arid to semi-arid climate with abundant sunshine. Solar farms in such areas can have land-use impacts, including habitat alteration for desert-adapted species. However, the region's low population density and high solar resource make it suitable for utility-scale solar. The plant's operation avoids air pollutant emissions associated with coal-fired power, contributing to improved local air quality.