In November, China achieved a remarkable feat by successfully encircling the Taklamakan Desert, often referred to as the “sea of death,” with a 3,050-kilometer green belt made up of vegetation and sand-blocking technology powered by solar energy. The Taklamakan Desert is the country’s largest and the second-largest shifting desert in the world. The strategic green belt aims to combat desertification and improve the region’s ecological resilience.
The 500MW Photovoltaic Sand Control Demonstration Project, located on the southern edge of the Taklamakan Desert, serves as a groundbreaking solution to the challenges posed by desertification. The innovative project uses the “Photovoltaic + Agriculture” comprehensive sand control mode to strengthen the ecological defense line. The initiative involves planting sand-fixing plants, such as alfalfa, under the 22,000-acre photovoltaic panels. This combination of photovoltaic power and biological sand control has been designed to significantly enhance the effectiveness of sand prevention and control measures.
Grand Sunergy, the sole solar product supplier for this monumental project, carefully considered the unique environmental conditions in desert regions before designing targeted high-efficiency products. The company’s solar panels were specifically created to withstand the harsh desert environment, featuring excellent tear resistance, corrosion resistance, and load resistance. Grand Sunergy’s solar panels play a vital role in the long-term success of the Taklamakan Desert project, providing a stable and sustainable energy solution to power the desert’s green belt.
In addition to its involvement in the Taklamakan Desert project, Grand Sunergy has extended its reach into other diverse and challenging environments, contributing to the development of several “photovoltaic+” projects that aim to expand the scope of photovoltaic applications.
Photovoltaic + Offshore
In Laizhou Bay, China, a spectacular photovoltaic matrix mirrors the clear blue sky, creating a dynamic tableau above the vast, rippling sea. The 400MW offshore photovoltaic project, which features China’s first large-scale pile foundation fixed deepwater offshore solar installation, uses Grand Sunergy’s “Seapower” Series HJT modules. Designed for the unique challenges of offshore environments, these high-efficiency modules are equipped with enhanced encapsulation, glass coatings, waterproofing, anti-corrosion measures, and UV resistance to ensure reliability and longevity.
Photovoltaic + Salt Pans
At the 600MW salt-PV hybrid base in Laizhou, Grand Sunergy’s PV arrays stand tall, optimizing both solar power generation and salt production. This innovative project not only generates clean energy but also maintains the yield and quality of salt production through the natural process of surface evaporation. The synergy between solar power generation and salt production leads to an additional 2%-3% increase in energy output, creating a harmonious balance between renewable energy and traditional industry.
Photovoltaic + Transportation
In Hebei, China, photovoltaic panels are installed along highways, on slopes and loop ramps, shimmering like blue waves as they absorb sunlight and convert it into green energy for the transportation network. These installations are part of Grand Sunergy’s effort to integrate solar energy with transportation infrastructure, enhancing the sustainability and efficiency of road networks.
Grand Sunergy continues to lead the way in advancing innovative solar energy solutions, aiming to unlock new photovoltaic application scenarios and play a key role in addressing global energy and environmental challenges.