Northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region, rich in wind and solar resources, witnessed an impressive 103% year-on-year increase in installed new energy capacity in the first half of this year (H1).
According to the latest data from the State Grid Xinjiang Electric Power Co., Ltd., Xinjiang added 14.08 million kW of new energy capacity, with wind power contributing 4.28 million kW and solar power 9.8 million kW.
This remarkable growth highlights the region's commitment to energy security and green, low-carbon development. Efforts are underway to establish Xinjiang as a national strategic base for energy resources, accelerating the construction of a new power system centered on renewable energy.
To date, Xinjiang's installed new energy capacity has surpassed 80 million kW, with all 14 prefecture-level areas boasting over 1 million kW each. Additionally, the region is home to three major new energy bases, each with a capacity of 10 million kW.
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