Core Points - The construction of the ±800 kV UHVDC project from Mengxi to Beijing-Tianjin-Hebei has officially commenced, marking a significant step in China's "14th Five-Year" electricity planning [1][3] - This project is designed to transport renewable energy primarily from the "Shage Desert" wind and solar power base, with a total investment of approximately 17.2 billion yuan [1][3] - The project aims to enhance the power supply capacity in Hebei and the entire Beijing-Tianjin-Hebei region, with an expected annual delivery of at least 18 billion kWh of clean electricity [3] Project Details - The Mengxi to Beijing-Tianjin-Hebei UHVDC project will span 700 kilometers, starting from the Daqing Station in Ordos, Inner Mongolia, and ending at the Cangzhou Station in Hebei [1] - It is expected to be completed and operational by 2027, with the construction of two new converter stations at both ends [1][3] - The project will support an installed capacity of 16 million kW at the associated power sources [1] Strategic Importance - The project is crucial for optimizing the energy consumption structure in Hebei, a key manufacturing and energy-consuming province in China [3] - It will provide a replicable model for resource conversion, ecological governance, and cross-regional consumption for the development of the "Shage Desert" base [3] - Inner Mongolia's UHV grid construction aligns closely with national energy strategy, having established multiple UHV transmission channels since 2016, significantly enhancing power delivery capabilities [3]