Xinjiang standing tall in renewable projects

Northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur autonomous region's energy storage capacity is accelerating at an unprecedented pace, fueled by a boom in renewable energy projects that position the region as a pivotal player in China's green transition.

With large-scale investments in wind, solar and cutting-edge storage solutions, Xinjiang is rapidly expanding its energy storage infrastructure, which is expected to near 10 million kilowatts by the end of 2024, according to the State Grid Xinjiang Electric Power Co Ltd's Economic and Technical Research Institute.

This growth not only bolsters energy security, but also sets the stage for a more resilient and sustainable energy grid that can balance the region's vast renewable output, said Li Changling, deputy head of the energy development research center under the institute.