Inner Mongolia's power grid has reached a significant milestone, with renewable energy generation surpassing 10 billion kilowatt-hours in November for the first time.
From Inner Mongolia Daily
Inner Mongolia's power grid has reached a significant milestone, with renewable energy generation surpassing 10 billion kilowatt-hours in November for the first time. The total reached 10.47 billion kWh, representing 30.9% of the region's total electricity production. This marks the first time renewable energy's share of the grid has exceeded 30%. Additionally, the region saw new records in peak power output, daily generation, and renewable energy's contribution. The maximum power output hit 28.82 million kilowatts, while daily generation peaked at 554 million kWh, accounting for 48% of the total daily output—meaning nearly half of the region's electricity came from renewable sources.
This achievement follows a series of proactive steps taken by Inner Mongolia Power Group to support the integration and sustainable development of renewable energy. These efforts include improving the grid's peak-shaving capabilities, with coal-fired plants being retrofitted to increase flexibility based on renewable output. The group has also optimized the scheduling of coal plants to enhance their ability to adjust to fluctuations in renewable energy generation.
Furthermore, the company has strengthened its overall grid planning, focusing on expanding inter-regional connectivity and improving the structural integrity of the power grid. In addition, advanced forecasting models have been implemented to improve the accuracy of renewable energy and electricity demand predictions, allowing for better integration of renewable power into both inter-provincial and intra-day electricity markets.
To further increase renewable energy absorption, Inner Mongolia Power Group has leveraged existing transmission infrastructure to enhance its capacity for renewable energy. The company has also ramped up efforts to attract investment in electricity load projects, boosting local consumption and creating additional space for renewable energy within the grid.
In line with these efforts, the company is promoting the use of pumped-storage hydropower and next-generation electrochemical energy storage technologies. These innovations are expected to play a key role in enhancing the efficiency of renewable energy storage and ensuring the reliable, green, and efficient operation of the power grid.