Overview
Tongxin C is a 60 MW solar PV facility located in China. The plant is operational and contributes to the country's growing renewable energy capacity.
Tongxin C is a solar photovoltaic (PV) power plant located in China, with an installed capacity of 60 megawatts (MW). The facility is operational and represents a medium-scale solar installation within the country's vast renewable energy portfolio. China is the world's largest solar energy market, and plants like Tongxin C support the national goal of achieving carbon neutrality by 2060. The plant operates under China's renewable energy regulatory framework, which includes feed-in tariffs and renewable portfolio standards that have driven rapid solar deployment. The 60 MW capacity places it in the medium-scale category for Chinese solar farms, which often range from small distributed projects to gigawatt-scale complexes. The facility uses standard solar PV technology to convert sunlight into electricity. Tongxin C contributes to the local grid by supplying clean energy, reducing reliance on coal-fired power. Its location in China's solar-rich region supports high capacity factors. The plant also helps mitigate greenhouse gas emissions and aligns with China's commitment to expand non-fossil fuel energy sources to 25% of primary energy consumption by 2030.
Environmental context
Solar PV plants like Tongxin C have a low environmental footprint during operation, with no emissions or water consumption. However, land use for large-scale solar farms can impact local ecosystems and agriculture. In China, solar installations are often sited in arid or semi-arid regions to minimize conflicts with farming. The facility's location in a sunny area maximizes energy generation while supporting biodiversity if managed with native vegetation.
Frequently asked questions
Tongxin C is a solar PV plant located in China, with coordinates approximately 37.067° N, 105.916° E.
Tongxin C has an installed capacity of 60 megawatts (MW), making it a medium-scale solar facility.
The operator of Tongxin C is not publicly listed, but the plant is part of China's extensive solar energy infrastructure managed by various state and private entities.
China supports solar energy through feed-in tariffs, renewable portfolio standards, and national targets under the 14th Five-Year Plan, aiming for 1,200 GW of wind and solar capacity by 2030.
Tongxin C adds 60 MW of clean energy capacity, helping China reduce carbon emissions and increase the share of non-fossil fuels in its energy mix, supporting the country's carbon neutrality target by 2060.