Chinas Rise as a Powerhouse in Electricity: 3 Billion Kilowatts of Installed Capacity, Leading the World

Chinas Rise as a Powerhouse in Electricity: 3 Billion Kilowatts of Installed Capacity, Leading the WorldAs of the end of April this year, China's installed power generation capacity reached 3.01 billion kilowatts, a 14

Chinas Rise as a Powerhouse in Electricity: 3 Billion Kilowatts of Installed Capacity, Leading the World

As of the end of April this year, China's installed power generation capacity reached 3.01 billion kilowatts, a 14.1% increase year-on-year. This figure exceeds one-third of the global total and is rapidly approaching 40%. This means that China is not only the world's largest power generation country but also leads the global energy transition with its remarkable development speed.

Super Power Plant: 3 Billion Kilowatts, Equivalent to 133 Three Gorges Dams

What does 3.01 billion kilowatts represent? It equates to the total installed capacity of 133 Three Gorges Dams. The Three Gorges Dam, a representative project of China's infrastructure, is known as the "King of Hydropower in the World," with a total installed capacity of only 22.5 million kilowatts. China's current installed capacity is already 133 times that of the Three Gorges Dam.

Global Leadership: Surpassing the US, Far Exceeding India

The United States is the world's second-largest power generation country, with a power output of only twelve to thirteen billion kilowatts, less than half of China's. India's power output ranks third globally, but it only has 430 million kilowatts, only one-seventh of China's. The rapid growth of China's power generation capacity makes its position increasingly important in the global energy landscape.

The Three Gorges Dam: Protecting the Yangtze River, Making Significant Contributions

The construction of the Three Gorges Dam was not solely for power generation but also for controlling the flooding of the Yangtze River and ensuring the development of the middle and lower reaches of the Yangtze River. The vast reservoir capacity of the Three Gorges Dam can effectively regulate the flow of the Yangtze River, reduce the probability of floods, and ensure water resource supply during periods of low water. The construction of the Three Gorges Dam not only had a positive impact on the ecological environment of the Yangtze River basin but also promoted the economic development of the Yangtze River Delta, becoming a crucial engine for China's economic growth.

A Miracle Born in the Desert: Photovoltaic Power Stations, Illuminating the Future

China's research in solar power generation started relatively late, but with strong government support, photovoltaic power generation technology has made breakthroughs. In 2007, the Chinese Academy of Sciences and Inner Mongolia Yitai Group collaborated to build the world's first photovoltaic power station in Inner Mongolia. This initiative provided significant economic benefits for desert areas in terms of solar power generation.

In recent years, China has built several large photovoltaic power generation bases in desert areas, effectively utilizing desert resources, providing employment opportunities for local residents, and promoting economic development. China's doing big things in the desert not only drives global energy transition but also showcases the potential for sustainable development in desert areas to the world.

China's Power Development: Green, Efficient, Powerful

The rapid growth of China's power generation capacity has driven the rapid development of the domestic economy and contributed to global development. Moving forward, China's power industry will strive for green, efficient, and powerful development, contributing to achieving the "carbon neutrality" goal and promoting global sustainable development.

Reference Sources:

• Guangming.com, May 24, 2024 - China's cumulative installed power generation capacity has exceeded 3 billion kilowatts

• Jintaizixun, May 24, 2024 - China's cumulative installed power generation capacity has exceeded 3 billion kilowatts

• Haixia Express, January 28, 2023 - Not wasting a single foot of land! Foreign media suddenly discovers that China has quietly done something big in the desert.

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