Assembling photovoltaic panels in southern Xinjiang

Is Xinjiang suitable for solar power generation?

This study utilized data spatiotemporal variation in solar radiation from 1984 to 2016 to verify that Xinjiang is suitable for the development of PV power generation.

How Xinjiang is promoting the development of PV power generation?

According to the Outline of the 14th Five-Year Plan (2021–2025) for National Economic and Social Development and Vision 2035 of the Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region, Xinjiang is promoting the development of PV power generation to reduce carbon emissions from fossil fuel combustion.

Can Xinjiang meet its annual electricity demand?

Therefore, a progress level of 25% in Xinjiang was fully capable of satisfying Xinjiang’s annual electricity demand. In terms of PV power generation, 2.14 × 10 6 GWh of PV power generation is equivalent to 6.48 × 10 8 tce of coal combustion for coal-fired power generation.

Does Xinjiang use forced labor to make solar panels?

Allegations have been raised before that forced labor in Xinjiang has been used to produce polysilicon, a key component for making solar panels. But this latest research indicates that the practice is also used in the mining and processing of quartz, the raw material at the very start of the solar panel supply chain.

How much green energy does Xinjiang have?

According to Wang, the base can generate about 2.1 billion kWh of electricity from green energy annually, nearly 4.5 percent of Shihezi's total electricity output in 2022, saving 650,000 tonnes of standard coal. Xinjiang's installed power capacity from new energy sources has surpassed 62 million kilowatts.

Does AOD affect solar radiation in northern Xinjiang?

An increase in AOD led to a decrease in solar radiation; however, AOD did not have as great an effect on solar radiation as water vapor content in northern Xinjiang, because it is difficult for most of the fine dust to cross the Tien Shan [ 54 ].