Imagine flipping a light switch in Chongqing and powering it with sunshine and wind from Xinjiang—2,260 km away—in less time than it takes to blink. ⚡ That’s the reality of China’s latest ultra-high voltage (UHV) transmission line, zapping renewable energy across the country at lightning speed!
Desert to Metropolis: Energy on Fast-Forward
The new ±800 kV UHV line connects Xinjiang’s wind-and-solar-rich Hami to bustling Chongqing, delivering 36+ billion kilowatt-hours annually—enough to replace 6M tonnes of coal and slash CO2 emissions by 16M tonnes. 🌍✨ Talk about a climate glow-up!
From ‘Barren’ to Powerhouse
Xinjiang’s deserts, once seen as economic hurdles, now generate 55.72% of its 201M-kilowatt energy capacity from renewables. But there’s a catch: locals can’t use all that juice. Enter UHV tech—China’s ‘energy express lanes’—which have already shipped 900B kilowatt-hours nationwide since 2010.
Why Chongqing? 🤔
With 32M residents and zero energy surplus, Chongqing is western China’s only net importer. This project could supercharge its economy while keeping skies cleaner—a win-win for #NetZero goals!
Bigger Picture: China’s Green Sprint
As renewables hit 56% of China’s power capacity in 2024, projects like this turbocharge the 2030/2060 carbon targets. Think of it as TikTok-style disruption… but for energy grids. 🚀
