The 750-kilovolt third transmission and transformation project from Northern Shaanxi to Central Shaanxi has entered a key phase in Luochuan, Yan'an, in the Loess Plateau region.
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The 750-kilovolt third transmission and transformation project from Northern Shaanxi to Central Shaanxi has entered a key phase in Luochuan, Yan'an, in the Loess Plateau region. Spanning 1,271 kilometers from Shenmu in Yulin (Northern Shaanxi) to Lantian in Xi'an, this project is the longest and largest in Shaanxi’s power grid history, with an estimated investment of approximately 7.1 billion yuan.
Huo Wenjun, Deputy Manager of the project’s owner department, explained: "Once completed, this project will transport clean energy, such as wind and solar power, from Northern Shaanxi to Central and Southern Shaanxi. The transmission capacity will increase from 6.1 million kilowatts to over 10 million kilowatts, replacing 7 million tons of coal consumption annually and cutting carbon dioxide emissions by 14 million tons."
In addition to supporting the region's energy transition, this green energy infrastructure will also aid air quality improvement in the Guanzhong area. In 2024, Shaanxi has made notable progress in tackling air pollution, with PM2.5 concentrations dropping by 7.9% year-on-year and a significant reduction in the number of days with heavy pollution. However, the province still faces challenges due to its heavy reliance on coal and industrial structures. This year, Shaanxi plans to further reduce coal consumption in the Guanzhong region and accelerate the transformation of its industrial, energy, and transportation sectors.