Core Points - The first approved renewable energy transmission project in China, the Ningxia to Hunan ±800 kV UHVDC project, has commenced operation, capable of transmitting over 36 billion kWh annually from Ningxia to Hunan, sufficient to power over 10 million households for a year [1][7] - The project spans 1,616 kilometers, connecting Ningxia, Gansu, Shaanxi, Chongqing, Hubei, and Hunan, with a total investment of 28.1 billion yuan [3][9] - The project is designed to prioritize renewable energy, with over 70% of the installed capacity coming from renewable sources, significantly supporting the large-scale development of the Shage Desert renewable energy base [5][9] Investment and Economic Impact - The "Ningdian Ru Xiang" project is the third transmission channel for Ningxia, with an annual capacity to deliver over 36 billion kWh, of which more than 50% will be renewable energy [7][9] - The project is expected to stimulate over 70 billion yuan in investments in Ningxia, effectively driving local infrastructure and related industry development [9] - Upon operation, the project will increase Hunan's electricity supply by approximately one-sixth, enhancing the economic competitiveness of high-energy-consuming industries such as advanced manufacturing and data centers [11] Technical Aspects - All equipment for the project has been domestically manufactured and operates reliably, marking a significant achievement in UHV technology with 11 crossings with existing "West-to-East" UHV lines [13]