Sanxi East Solar Power Station

Does Shanxi have a good solar power sector?

The solar power sector had an even better performance. Its power generation capacity increased 63.21 percent annually on average during the same period. Shanxi's total solar power generation capacity has reached 4 million kW, the largest among all provinces, autonomous regions and municipalities in China.

Which companies use coal in Shanxi?

The company has developed more than 170 technologies to turn coalbed gas into an environmentally friendly fuel in recent years. Building power plants near coal mines also contributes to clean energy production in Shanxi. Tashan Power Generation is another branch of Jinneng Holding. It uses coal from the nearby Tashan Mine to generate electricity.

Why is Shanxi a major coal producer in China?

Shanxi used to be a leading coal producer in China, with its coal output accounting for about half of the country's total during its peak. However, local officials said, the heavy reliance on coal had hindered Shanxi's economic growth and posed a big challenge to Shanxi's environment and sustainable development.

How big is China's solar power plant?

This massive plant’s 6 million panels alone account for 1% of the globe’s solar photovoltaic capacity. Developed by the state-owned China Power Investment Corporation, the mammoth facility can generate 3.2 billion kilowatt-hours annually, enough to avoid 2 million tons of carbon emissions.