China Begins Large-Scale Wind Power Construction at Tengger Desert Renewable Energy Base

China has entered a new phase of large-scale wind power development at its first renewable energy megabase in desert regions. Longyuan Power, a subsidiary of China Energy Investment Corporation, has launched a 2.5 GW wind power construction campaign in the Tengger Desert, marking the start of full-scale wind development at the country’s first “desert, plateau and arid region” energy base.

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China has entered a new phase of large-scale wind power development at its first renewable energy megabase in desert regions. Longyuan Power, a subsidiary of China Energy Investment Corporation, has launched a 2.5 GW wind power construction campaign in the Tengger Desert, marking the start of full-scale wind development at the country’s first “desert, plateau and arid region” energy base.

Located in Ningxia, the Tengger Desert base is planned to host 13 GW of total installed capacity and was the first among China’s desert-based clean energy megabases to be connected to the grid. It serves as a pilot for new models of large-scale clean energy deployment. In an earlier phase, a 3 GW solar PV project was completed, achieving synergies in economic, social, and ecological benefits. The current construction phase covers three wind projects: 1 GW in Haiyuan County, 1 GW in Shapotou District, and 500 MW in Zhongwei City.

To ensure the projects are delivered on time and to high standards, Longyuan Power has mobilized expert teams from across its regional subsidiaries—including Ningxia, Heilongjiang, Jiangsu, and Liaoning. More than 80% of the personnel involved have extensive experience in wind power infrastructure, forming a highly coordinated, cross-regional deployment force to support rapid construction and commissioning.