Overview
Xitieshan II is a 30 MW solar PV facility in Qinghai Province, China, owned by CGN Solar Energy Development Co. Ltd. The plant contributes to China's renewable energy expansion under its national renewable energy targets.
Xitieshan II is a solar photovoltaic (PV) power plant located in the Xitieshan area of Qinghai Province, China. With a capacity of 30 megawatts (MW), it is a medium-scale solar installation within China's vast renewable energy portfolio. The facility is owned and operated by CGN Solar Energy Development Co. Ltd., a subsidiary of China General Nuclear Power Group, and has been operational as a grid-connected solar farm. The plant utilizes standard 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 feed-in tariffs that have driven rapid solar deployment. The 30 MW capacity places Xitieshan II in the mid-range for utility-scale solar projects in China, which often exceed 100 MW for large-scale installations. Environmentally, Xitieshan II contributes to reducing greenhouse gas emissions by displacing fossil fuel-based power generation. The facility is situated in a region with high solar irradiance, typical of the Qinghai-Tibet Plateau, which enhances its energy yield. The plant supports local grid stability and aligns with China's goal of achieving carbon neutrality by 2060.
Environmental context
The Xitieshan area in Qinghai Province features high-altitude desert terrain with abundant solar radiation, making it ideal for solar PV generation. The region's arid climate minimizes cloud cover, maximizing energy output. However, large-scale solar farms can impact local land use and wildlife habitats, though careful siting can mitigate these effects. The plant's operation displaces coal-fired power, reducing air pollution and carbon emissions in a region that relies heavily on coal.
Frequently asked questions
Xitieshan II is located in the Xitieshan area of Qinghai Province, China, at coordinates 37.28° N, 95.513° E.
Xitieshan II has a capacity of 30 megawatts (MW), making it a medium-scale solar photovoltaic facility.
Xitieshan II is owned by CGN Solar Energy Development Co. Ltd., a subsidiary of China General Nuclear Power Group.
China's solar energy sector is supported by the Renewable Energy Law, feed-in tariffs, and national targets for carbon neutrality by 2060. The government provides subsidies and grid access guarantees for renewable projects.
By generating clean electricity from solar power, Xitieshan II reduces reliance on coal-fired power plants, cutting greenhouse gas emissions and local air pollution in Qinghai Province.