The Ningxia Hui Autonomous Region has released its official plan for new energy project development and construction for the year 2026.
The plan outlines a total allocated scale of 5.5 gigawatts for guaranteed grid-connection new energy projects. This capacity is divided into 4.8 GW for wind power and 700 MW for solar photovoltaic power.
The allocated capacity is distributed across several cities and the Ningdong base. The city of Yinchuan is assigned 180 MW of wind power, while Shizuishan also receives 180 MW of wind power. Wuzhong City is allocated 1,453 MW of new energy capacity, which includes 100 MW of solar PV. Guyuan City is assigned 1,000 MW specifically for wind power. Zhongwei City receives the largest share with 2,605 MW of new energy, which includes 600 MW of solar PV. The Ningdong base is allocated 82 MW for wind power.
Project Implementation and Approval Process
Local energy authorities in each city and the Ningdong base are tasked with researching and formulating competitive allocation schemes. They must publicly, fairly, and justly determine qualified development entities with the requisite construction and operational capabilities. The recommended project rankings must be submitted to the regional Development and Reform Commission by July 30, 2026, without exceeding the assigned scale.
The regional Development and Reform Commission, in conjunction with other relevant departments, will review the recommended projects. This review will focus on land use and grid connection conditions. Projects deemed unsuitable may be eliminated or have their scale reduced.
Following the review, photovoltaic projects will be filed for record by local authorities, while wind power projects will require approval from the regional Development and Reform Commission.
Key Development Requirements
Local energy departments are instructed to strictly review project application materials and guide developers through critical steps like site planning, resource assessment, and grid connection arrangements. The goal is to ensure projects are connected to the grid and become operational between 2027 and 2028.
The plan encourages the construction of integrated wind-solar-storage power stations. It supports the addition of wind power projects within or near existing or under-construction solar farms where resources and grid conditions permit, promoting the intensive and efficient use of land resources.
The application of advanced wind turbine technology is also promoted, including models with larger capacity, longer blades, higher towers, and intelligent features.
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