China Three Gorges Renewables Group is set to construct an 8 GW solar farm as part of an ambitious $11 billion integrated energy project in Ordos, Inner Mongolia. This massive undertaking will not only be the largest solar farm in the world but will also include a diverse mix of energy sources aimed at bolstering China’s renewable energy capacity.
The project will consist of 8 GW of solar power, 4 GW of wind power, 5 GWh of energy storage capacity, and 200 MW of solar thermal energy. Additionally, it will incorporate 4 GW of coal-fired power, reflecting a mixed approach to meeting the region’s energy needs. This integrated energy site is designed to support the power demands of the Beijing-Tianjin-Hebei cluster through an ultra-high voltage power transmission line, ensuring efficient energy distribution across northern China.
The scale of this project is unprecedented. To put it into perspective, the largest solar farms currently in operation, such as China’s Ningxia Tenggeli and Golmud Wutumeiren, each have a capacity of 3 MW, while a 3.5-GW solar farm outside Urumqi in Xinjiang is one of the largest. The new solar farm in Ordos will more than double these capacities, positioning it as a significant leap forward in renewable energy deployment.
Construction is slated to begin in September, with the project expected to be operational by June 2027. China Three Gorges Renewables will hold a 56% stake in the project, while Inner Mongolia Energy Group will control the remaining 44%, as detailed in a stock filing by the Shanghai-listed company.
This initiative aligns with China’s broader goals of increasing its renewable energy capacity and reducing its carbon footprint, despite the inclusion of coal-fired power in the mix. The project’s successful implementation will mark a major milestone in China’s transition towards a more sustainable energy future.
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