The second phase of the Ordos Kubuqi Desert 1.2 million kilowatts wind power project, located in Nuanshui township, Juungar Banner, Ordos, North China's Inner Mongolia autonomous region, is making steady progress.

The project is under construction.  [Photo/WeChat account of Nuan news]

The 3.08-billion-yuan ($421.92 million) project covers an area of approximately 4,216.4 mu (281.09 hectares) and is set to install 96 wind turbines with a total capacity of 600 megawatts. Additionally, a new 220-kilovolt booster station will channel the power to the Mengxi-Tianjin South Transmission Line.

A wind turbine is under construction. [Photo/WeChat account of Nuan news]

The project is part of China's second batch of major wind and photovoltaic bases in deserts, including the gobi desert and other arid regions, and has been included on the 2023 list of key construction projects of Inner Mongolia. Construction commenced on June 19, and it is scheduled to be put into operation in sync with the power grid connection system.

The wind power project is under construction. [Photo/WeChat account of Nuan news]

To date, the project has completed the pouring of foundations for three turbines, the excavation of nine turbine foundations, the rebar binding of four turbines, and the construction of 13 lifting platforms. Additionally, 35 kilometers of construction roads have been cleared.

The project is expected to generate 1.67 billion kilowatt-hours annually, saving 526,200 metric tons of coal each year and reducing annual emissions of sulfur dioxide, carbon dioxide, and other gases by over 4.56 million tons.