Power Sector Transition in

Shanxi

Shanxi boasts abundant energy resources. With numerous coal mines, coal-fired power plants, and a robust transmission infrastructure, Shanxi stands at a strategic advantage for significant wind and solar energy expansion.

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Shanxi Province harbors abundant energy resources and the most coal reserves in China. With numerous coal mines, coal-fired power plants, and a robust transmission infrastructure, Shanxi stands at a strategic advantage for significant wind and solar energy expansion. This transition can leverage the province's existing grid infrastructure, offering an opportunity to diversify its energy mix and decrease reliance on fossil fuels.

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Power Sector Transition in Shanxi

2024 Shanxi, China Operating and Prospective Energy Capacity (Megawatts)

Energy Source / StatusAnnouncedPre-ConstructionConstructionOperating
Coal4,70014,0403,40074,222
Gas2153,126
Hydro5,10016,0005,3001,200
Solar8009,0306,40024,637.13
Onshore Wind3,88613,136.24,07024,498.9
Bioenergy3060344

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References
  1. Shanxi Province’s “14th Five-Year Plan” for renewable energy development: 山西省可再生能源发展“十四五”规划 Shanxi Provincial Energy Bureau(山西省发展和改革委员会 山西省能源局), Sep 2022
  2. Shanxi Province Energy Low-Carbon Development Data Report (2023): 山西省能源低碳发展数据报告(2023) Shanxi Coshare Innovation Institute of Energy & Environment, Jan-8-2024
  3. Distributed photovoltaic power generation projects on highways in Shanxi province have been registered: 山西全省高速公路分布式光伏发电项目获备案 The People's Government of Shanxi Province, Nov-29-2023
  4. Datong City 14th Five Year Plan: 到2025年力争光伏装机10GW!山西大同十四五规划发布 BJX, People's Government of Datong City, Shanxi, June-30-2021
  5. Luliang City 14th five Year Plan: 吕梁市“十四五”能源革命及现代能源体系专项规划 The People's Government of Luliang City, November-20-2021
  6. Taiyuan City 14th Five Year Plan: 太原市“十四五”能源发展规划方案(2021-2025年) Taiyuan People's Government, 2021
  1. Yuncheng City 14th Five Year Plan: 运城市“十四五”未来产业布局专项规划 People's government of Yuncheng City, Jan-2022
  2. Yangquan City 14th Five Year Plan: 关于印发阳泉市“十四五”工业高质量发展规划的通知 Yangquan Peopel's Government China Nengyuan, Dec 2021
  3. Shuozhou City 14th Five Year Plan: 朔州市“十四五”能源革命、现代能源体系建设及电力发展规划 Shuozhou People's Government, Aug-17-2023
  4. Jinzhong City 14th Five Year Plan: 山西晋中:到2025年力争新能源装机容量翻番 占比达到40% Beijixing News, July-20-2022
  5. Xinzhou City 14th Five Year Plan: 忻州市人民政府办公室关于印发忻州市推进分布式可再生能源发展三年行动计划(2023—2025年)的通知 Xinzhou City People's Government, April-27-2023
  6. Changzhi City 14th Five Year Plan: 国网长治供电:全力服务“十四五”千万千瓦新能源并网  CNenergynews, Nov-18-2022