TeSP} M is a 25 MW solar power plant in China, operational since its commissioning. It is part of a total of 1,329 solar plants in the country, which generate a combined capacity of 54,642 MW. This plant contributes 0.05% to China's solar capacity. Ranked #575 of 1,329 solar plants in China, TeSP} M's 25 MW represents a small portion of the national solar output. The largest solar plant in China is Ili Kazakh I, with a capacity of 1,000 MW, making TeSP} M 40 times smaller. Nearby plants include CPI Zhongwei Cogen power station (700 MW, Coal), Shapotou (153.2 MW, Hydro), and Ningxia Meili power station (150 MW, Coal). The facility is located in Ningxia, approximately 200 km west of Yinchuan.
7 years old
China, Asia
- Primary Fuel Type
- Solar
- Energy Source
- Renewable
- Country
China- Continent
- Asia
- Data Source
- Global Power Plant Database
Solar power generation harnesses the sun's energy using photovoltaic (PV) cells or solar thermal systems to produce electricity. The basic principle of solar power generation involves converting sunlight into usable energy. When sunlight hits a PV cell, it excites electrons in the semiconductor material, generating an electric current. This process is known as the photovoltaic effect. Solar thermal systems, on the other hand, use sunlight to heat a fluid that, in turn, produces steam to drive a turbine and generate electricity. Both methods provide a clean and renewable energy source that is gaining significant traction worldwide.
Help us improve our database by reporting any corrections or updates. Your contribution helps keep our global power plant data accurate and up-to-date.