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China's Hainan Hydro-Solar Complex: A Pioneer in Clean Energy Technology

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A remarkable energy complex in Qinghai province, China, has achieved five world records in clean energy technology, serving as a model for climate action and renewable energy development. The Hainan Hydro-Solar Complementary Photovoltaic Industrial Park is the world's largest photovoltaic industrial park, home to the world's largest single photovoltaic power station, and features the world's largest hydro-solar complementary power station. This massive investment of over 167 billion yuan (approximately US$24 billion) has led to the generation of 30.66 billion kilowatts of clean energy since 2013, making it a crucial example for African nations seeking to adopt eco-friendly industrialization.

Key Takeaways:

  • The Hainan Hydro-Solar Complementary Photovoltaic Industrial Park has achieved five world records, including being the world's largest photovoltaic industrial park, site of the world's largest single photovoltaic power station, and home to the world's largest hydro-solar complementary power station.
  • The project has generated an accumulated grid capacity of 30.66 billion kilowatts of clean energy since 2013, making it a significant contributor to renewable energy development.
  • The industrial park's innovative approach includes using the Yellow River's water drop to power eight mega hydro stations and countless solar panels, as well as leveraging the world's first-ever 100 percent clean energy transmission line.
  • The Qing-Yu 800 kV UHVDC line has transmitted over 68 billion kWh, demonstrating the project's capacity for massive clean energy transmission.
  • The park's unique features include generating power on rooftops, planting grass between panels to create eco-friendly pastures, and transforming wasteland into a green oasis.
  • The Hainan park is being hailed as a model for African nations, promoting eco-industrialization and achieving a 'triple-win' for ecology, production, and livelihoods.
  • [Source 1] (Xinhua News Agency, no date)

Statistics:

  • The Hainan Hydro-Solar Complementary Photovoltaic Industrial Park has invested over 167 billion yuan (approximately US$24 billion) in projects.
  • The park has generated an accumulated grid capacity of 30.66 billion kilowatts of clean energy since 2013.
  • The Qing-Yu 800 kV UHVDC line has transmitted over 68 billion kWh.
  • [Source 2] (Beijing Daily, no date)
  • [Source 3] (China Daily, no date)

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