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'Solar Great Wall' aims to power Beijing and curb desertification by 2030
Los Angeles CA (SPX) Nov 12, 2024 - Ordos in Inner Mongolia is spearheading an ambitious Solar Great Wall project, merging renewable energy development with ecological restoration, as reported by local officials. Stretching 40
The project, which began earlier this year, boasts a planned total installed capacity of 100 million kilowatts and aims to generate around 180 billion kilowatt-hours of electricity annually by 2030, according to the Ordos energy administration. The solar panels, in addition to generating power, will aid in desertification control by acting as wind barriers and providing shade to limit soil moisture evaporation. Moreover, 2,400 hectares of crops will be cultivated under the panels to further combat desert conditions, demonstrating the government's dedication to an approach that harmonizes ecological and economic progress, Li said.
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