Core Points - The "Ning Electric into Hunan" project has officially commenced operations, marking China's first high-voltage transmission corridor primarily for renewable energy from the "Shagehuang" wind and solar base [1] - The project spans 1616 kilometers across six provinces, with a total installed capacity of 17.64 million kilowatts, of which 13 million kilowatts are renewable energy [1] - The project is expected to replace approximately 6 million tons of standard coal annually in Hunan, reducing carbon dioxide emissions by about 18 million tons, equivalent to the annual absorption of 1 billion trees [1] Summary by Sections Project Overview - The "Ning Electric into Hunan" project started construction in June 2023 and has a renewable energy share exceeding 70%, setting a new record for similar projects [1] - The project will enable the transmission of rich green electricity from Ningxia to Hunan in just 0.0054 seconds [1] Energy Demand and Supply - During the summer of 2023, the project maintained a high power output of over 3 million kilowatts, accounting for nearly 10% of Hunan's peak load [2] - Once fully operational, the project will have a maximum transmission capacity of 8 million kilowatts, delivering between 36 billion to 40 billion kilowatt-hours of electricity annually to Hunan [2] - Hunan's total electricity consumption is projected to reach 237.4 billion kilowatt-hours in 2024, with a year-on-year growth of 4.3% [2] Future Energy Needs - Hunan's reliance on external electricity is expected to rise to nearly 30% with the project's completion, although the province will still face a "tight balance" in electricity supply [2] - Experts suggest that Hunan will need to construct 3-4 additional external electricity channels to increase the external electricity share to over 40%, which is crucial for addressing local electricity supply issues [2]