活力中国调研行丨草原上的算力之城 看绿电如何“就地变现”

Core Insights - Ulanqab is leveraging its abundant wind energy resources to drive economic development, with renewable energy generation exceeding 20 billion kWh in the first half of the year, accounting for over half of the total power generation [1] - The city has established a complete industrial chain for wind power equipment manufacturing, transforming its energy advantages into industrial strengths [5][6] - The growth of the data center and computing power industry in Ulanqab is notable, with 67 computing power center projects signed and established, benefiting from the region's favorable climate and clean energy supply [6][8] Renewable Energy Development - Ulanqab's renewable energy sector is rapidly expanding, with the number of wind power enterprises increasing from single digits to over ten, and the workforce tripling [1] - The local government has implemented innovative policies to promote green electricity consumption, including the first green electricity direct connection project for data centers [10][11] Data Center and Computing Power Industry - The data centers in Ulanqab achieved a production value of approximately 5.6 billion yuan in 2024, representing a 43% year-on-year increase, with 2.676 billion yuan generated in the first half of the year [8] - Ulanqab is a key node in the national "East Data West Computing" initiative, with a suitable climate for energy-efficient operations [6] Industrial Transformation - The green electricity initiative is transforming traditional industries, such as the iron alloy sector, which previously faced challenges due to high energy consumption and emissions [11] - There are currently 32 green iron alloy projects in Ulanqab, with over 60% of their energy sourced from local green electricity [13]