China is advancing its energy transition with an unprecedented scale project in the Kubuqi Desert in Inner Mongolia. Dubbed the "Solar Great Wall," the plant combines renewable energy generation with environmental restoration, currently spanning 400 km. Once completed by 2030, it could reach 100 GW of installed capacity.
More than just a solar plant, the project is a large-scale ecological intervention. The structure acts as a barrier against desertification, with vegetation planted beneath the panels, solar-powered drip irrigation, and the reuse of mine water. The goal is to regenerate the soil and stabilize the dunes that threaten nearby regions.
In addition to environmental benefits, the "Great Solar Wall" also brings social and economic benefits to the region. The installation creates jobs, stimulates livestock farming by raising forage under the panels, and boosts local production chains.
The initiative highlights China's ambition to lead the global energy transition, with a rare combination of scale, innovation, and environmental impact. The Kubuqi Desert, once a symbol of degradation, now projects a sustainable energy future for cities like Beijing and beyond.
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