It is the world's largest solar and wind power base project, developed by CTG in the Kubuqi Desert in Ordos, north China's Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region.
Space-based solar power refers to orbital systems that collect solar energy via satellites equipped with enormous solar panels, convert it into microwaves or laser beams and send it wirelessly to ground-based rectennas, which then feed electricity into the grid.
China's cumulative installed solar capacity hit 886. 66 GW at the end of 2024, with 277. The deployment surge exceeded forecasts, setting a new historical record for PV installations.
In a major policy shift toward electricity market liberalization, China has introduced contract-for-difference (CfD) auctions for renewable plants and removed the energy storage mandate, which has driven up to 75% of national demand to date.
This groundbreaking project, located on the coastal tidal flats of the Yudong Reclamation Area in Rudong County, marks a significant milestone as China's first integrated offshore facility combining PV power generation, hydrogen production and refueling, and energy.
As of 2023, China has the largest solar energy capacity in the world at 609,921 megawatts (MW), contributing approximately 3% to the country's total electricity production. It is followed by the United States at 139,205 MW and Japan at 89,077 MW.