Western China’s arid deserts, long defined by drifting sand and fragile ecosystems, are becoming hubs of renewable power thanks to large-scale photovoltaic (PV) development. Capitalizing on more than 3,000 annual sunshine hours and China’s national “dual-carbon” strategy, Huasun is helping turn barren lands into clean-energy oases while advancing desertification control.
Policy Momentum
China plans to add 253 GW of solar capacity across its desert, Gobi, and semi-desert regions by 2030, while restoring over 10 million mu (≈670,000 ha) of degraded land. This unprecedented build-out positions desert PV as a cornerstone of the country’s energy transition and ecological restoration efforts.
Flagship Projects
A landmark example is the 4 GW Ruoqiang solar project on the edge of the Taklamakan Desert, which began grid-connected operation in August 2025—currently China’s largest single-site desert PV plant. Using a “generate above, restore below” model, the project’s over 3866 ha of solar arrays lower ground temperatures by 3–5 °C, cut evaporation, raise soil moisture up to 60%, and significantly improve vegetation survival rates, effectively curbing local desertification.
Huasun has supplied heterojunction (HJT) modules for this and other key initiatives, including projects in Bayannur, the southern Kubuqi Desert, Urumqi’s Midong District, and multiple long-term performance test sites across Northwest China.
Technology Built for Extreme Conditions
Huasun’s HJT modules deliver industry-leading efficiency, bifaciality, and reliability—critical for desert environments with surface temperatures reaching 70 °C. Key features include:
1. Outstanding temperature coefficient of –0.24%/°C, ensuring stable output in high heat.
2. Ultra-high bifacial factor, leveraging sand reflectivity for greater energy yield.
3. Superior low-light response, maintaining performance during dawn, dusk, and sandstorm conditions.
4. Proven long-term durability, as demonstrated by year-long field data showing higher and more stable output than conventional P-type and standard N-type modules.
By integrating advanced PV technology with ecological restoration, Huasun is transforming solar arrays into ecological infrastructure. The company’s high-efficiency HJT solutions not only maximize plant performance and economic returns but also demonstrate how renewable energy can drive land rehabilitation.
“Huasun is proud to contribute to a scalable ‘China model’ for combating desertification while accelerating the global shift to renewable power,” said Jimmy Xu, Chairman of Huasun.
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