China aims to generate 450GW of wind and solar power in desert regions

China announced plans to reach 450 gigawatts (GW) of solar and wind power generation capacity in other desert regions, including the Gobi Desert, one of the world’s largest deserts . The new venture is said to be part of the country’s plans to generate over 1.2 terawatts of wind and solar power.

Renewable energy investment from China

Ranking first in renewable energy investment, China focuses on increasing its production capacity with its new projects. He Lifeng, director of China’s National Development and Reform Commission (NDRC), “will build the largest solar and wind generation capacity in history at 450 GW in China, Gobi and other desert regions.” announced in his words.

Chinese President Xi Jinping has committed to increasing the country’s renewable energy capacity to at least over 1.2 TW by 2030. It is said that around 100 GW of capacity is currently under construction in the specified desert areas.

NDRC also said that although it is investing in renewable energy, it will continue to use traditional energy sources such as coal and electricity produced from it to meet peak demands.