Ambitious project has as its main objective the reduction of carbon emissions and, once completed, will be able to provide energy to approximately 5 million homes
A She prepares to finalize the largest solar park in the world, located in Tibetan Meseta, which will occupy an area of 610 square kilometers. This ambitious project has as its main objective the reduction of carbon emissions and, once completed, will be able to provide energy to approximately 5 million homes. In the first half of 2025, the Asian country had already installed 212 solar gigawatts, surpassing the entire capacity of the United States. This expansion resulted in a 1% decrease in carbon emissions in the first six months of the year, consolidating a trend that began in March 2024. Solar energy is approaching becoming the main source of clean electricity in China.
However, despite significant advances, China still faces challenges related to carbon -based energy sources, which complicates the total decarbonization process. The solar park in Tibet not only contributes to clean energy generation, but also offers ecological benefits, such as decreasing soil evaporation and stimulating the growth of local vegetation. In addition, the project integrates pastoring practices with the use of “photovoltaic sheep”, promoting harmonic coexistence between energy production and agriculture. To ensure that the generated energy reaches industrialized areas, China is investing in new transmission lines, facing the challenge of adapting its electric infrastructure to support renewable energy sources.
*Report produced with the aid of AI
