100MW PV Plant Connected to Grid in China’s Hubei Province

Maashan town in central China’s Hubei province has successfully connected a 100MW solar photovoltaic power plant to the local power grid, as the area, best known for its nuclear power plant and iron and steel mills, develops its renewable energy capabilities.

A total of RMB870 million was invested in the project, the largest PV project in Hubei, and is estimated to be completed in March 2015. The project will be able to generate around 120 million kWh of power a year, earning revenues of RMB120 million and reducing carbon dioxide emissions by 38,500 and coal consumption by 14,800 tons.

Local government officials hope the project will act as a catalyst to spur the development of the PV and new energy industries in the region, as well as help alleviate regular power shortages.