Northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region has smashed a major energy milestone, transmitting over 1 trillion kilowatt-hours (kWh) of electricity nationwide since 2010—enough to power New York City for 15 years! 💡 The State Grid Xinjiang Electric Power Company confirmed the achievement this week, calling it a game-changer for China's green transition.
From Desert Winds to City Lights 🌬️✨
Xinjiang’s vast solar farms and wind turbines now generate 29.6% of its transmitted energy, cutting coal use by 89.53 million tonnes and slashing CO₂ emissions by 240 million tonnes since 2010—equivalent to taking 52 million cars off the road for a year! 🚗💨
Powering 22 Provinces 🚀
With five ultra-high-voltage transmission channels, Xinjiang’s grid delivers electricity up to 3,000 km away. This year, its 33 million kW capacity has kept lights on from Shanghai to Sichuan, proving renewables can scale nationally.
Smart Grid, Smarter Timing ⏰
Xinjiang cleverly uses its 2-3 hour time difference with eastern China to balance supply and demand. Nighttime winds charge batteries, while daytime solar meets peak hours—all synced via a flexible trading system in the national power market.
