In the Inner Mongolia area, in the Kkuqi desert, the energy transition is currently the order of the day. Today, desertification has been left behind in this region and the Junma Solar Power Station, a facility that generates photovoltaic energy, has been built. This entire project represents a commitment to renewable energy in China. Dalad Banner, together with a team near Beijing, has built the solar panels. It should also be noted that the United Nations Convention to Combat Desertification and the UN have recognized the significant social and ecological impact this will have. Global Energy Monitor has collected data and reported that China is the leading producer of solar energy. Read on to learn more.
China and the Junma Solar Blanket over the Kubuqi Desert
In the last 30 years, Chinese officials have turned into deliberate about revitalising the huge expanse of dunes into a photovoltaic power station. This project is part of China’s construction of a Solar Great Wall, designing a surge so big it powers the whole of Beijing effortlessly.
The Kubuqi Desert is perfect for this transformation, most important for being the seventh-largest desert in China. It extends over 400km from east to west, and 50km from north to south. More over, its flat terrain, sunny weather, and close to to the nation’s capital make it ideal for this project.
Needless to say, what was once a preocupation has been a frontrunner in this nationwide solar race with the Junma Solar Power Station. In Mandarin. Junma signifies fine horses would be clearly seen over the horizon of the landscape. The station is covered with more than 196,000 photovoltaic panels. It generates over two billion kWh of sustainable electricity per year, which is okay to power 300,000-400,000 households.
The weird effect: more than sustainable electricity
Thirty years ago, the landscape of Kubuqi was devoid of life and basic amenities such as water, agriculture, or livestock. This left most farmers and shepherds within the area in extreme poverty. To put this in point of view, the whole landmass of the Kubuqi deserts was lost in harsh weather and sandstorms.
The motivation by the Chinese government has not only presented sustainable clean energy, but has also added many benefits to the region. The most projecting is the revitalization of the deserted landscape. By installing the solar panels, officials in China have carelessly decreased evaporation and migliorate pastoral greening in the area, just like this powerful floating Solar Ark innovation by Japan. This is achieved by effectively decreasing the extent to which sandstorms and dunes plague villagers.
As expected, the not-fast greening of the Kubuqi Desert has motivated ecological advancement in the region. Farmers, taking advantage of the good soil, have produced crops, herbs, and food products required for feeding. More over, herders have noticed a reverse immigration of farm animals. Altogether, the installation of the Junma Solar Power Station has created employment for local villagers. Get to know about the global effects.
The global aftermath of revitalizing the Kubuqi Desert
The Junma Solar Power Station was finished in 2017 and has received many awards and commendations from the United Nations. In September of that year, the 13th UN Convention on dealing desertification recognized the greening of over 6300 sq. kilometers of Kubuqi. It had also accepted that a wealth of CNY500 billion has been created, close to USD $69 billion.
By June 2024, China is awaited to lead the world in the optimization of solar farm energy with a capacity of 386,875 megawatts (MW). This is almost 51% of the capacity of the world nowadays, according to Global Energy Monitor Tracker. The United States of America comes second with 79,365 MW at 11%, followed by India with 53,114 MW at 7%.
