For the first time, Henan Province's annual renewable energy generation has surpassed 100 billion kilowatt-hours (kWh).
From HENAN.GOV
For the first time, Henan Province's annual renewable energy generation has surpassed 100 billion kilowatt-hours (kWh). From January to November this year, renewable energy generation reached 107 billion kWh, up 16.5% year-on-year, and accounted for over 25% of the province's total electricity consumption, according to the State Grid Henan Electric Power Company.
Henan has been driving a green and low-carbon transition in recent years by scaling up wind power, promoting photovoltaic development, and fostering clean and sustainable energy systems. These efforts align with broader goals of integrating "green supply, green production, and green living." The province's installed renewable energy capacity rose from 22.56 GW at the end of 2019 to 75.62 GW as of November 2024, representing 51.5% of Henan's total power capacity. Photovoltaic power accounts for 57.2%, wind power for 30.1%, and hydropower for 7.1%.
The rapid growth in renewable energy installations has made balancing grid stability and energy utilization a critical task. The State Grid Henan Electric Power Company has implemented a "data-driven, monitoring-integrated, prediction-looped" mechanism to manage and forecast extreme weather impacts on renewable energy systems. Additionally, the company has launched a province-wide winter "anti-icing" campaign to maintain power reliability during adverse conditions.
From the grid side, digital tools are being utilized to enhance the ability to detect and predict icing events that may disrupt renewable energy units. On the power station side, facilities are adopting advanced anti-icing technologies to ensure consistent power generation and grid safety.