On October 28, the first main transformer of CHN Energy’s gigawatt-scale wind–solar demonstration project in desert areas, the Gobi and other arid areas was successfully installed at the 330 kV Dahe Township booster station, marking the official start of core equipment installation for the project.

The main transformer, weighing 301 tons, plays a vital role in power conversion and transmission. Working in coordination with two additional main transformers, it will collectively handle the collection, voltage boosting and transmission of clean energy from wind and photovoltaic power. The 110 kV booster stations in Liuquan Township and Xinzhuangji Township will be connected via dedicated lines, forming an integrated green energy network for power generation, transmission and distribution across this region.

As a key component of China’s renewable energy strategy in desert areas, the Gobi and other arid areas, the project carries the mission of building and transmitting large-scale clean energy bases. Once fully completed, the 330 kV Dahe Township booster station will serve as a crucial hub for regional green power conversion, expected to provide transmission channels for several billion kilowatt-hours of clean electricity each year and continuously deliver low-carbon energy to central and eastern regions such as Hunan.

The project has now entered its final construction phase. The project team is expediting the installation of auxiliary transformer components and wiring tests, while coordinating the arrival of other core equipment and supporting facility construction, striving to build a model project for renewable energy development in desert areas, the Gobi and other arid areas.