Application Case - Desert
1. Efficiently utilize land resources and alleviate land conflicts
Land reuse and intensive development in desert areas have been idle for a long time due to ecological fragility or salinization. The construction of photovoltaic power stations can convert these unused lands into energy production bases without occupying high-quality arable land or forest resources, which is in line with the policy of land intensive use, low-cost development of deserts with low land rent costs, and does not require large-scale land leveling, reducing initial investment. For example, the Tengger Desert Photovoltaic Base in Ningxia has achieved an annual power generation of 1.7 billion kWh through large-scale construction.
2. Ecological restoration and synergistic effect of sand prevention and control
Suppressing desertification through photovoltaic panels can reduce surface wind speed, decrease sand dune movement, and reduce water evaporation by blocking sunlight, promoting soil moisture increase and creating conditions for vegetation restoration.
3. Diversified economic benefits
The annual average sunshine hours in desert areas exceed 3000 hours, and the power generation efficiency is high. For example, the Kubuqi 2 million kilowatt photovoltaic project generates 4.1 billion kilowatt hours of electricity annually and reduces carbon dioxide emissions by 3.19 million tons
