Hainan's Green Leap: Renewables Power Island's Future

Hainan has reached a pivotal point in its energy transition, with new energy installed capacity now exceeding 12.71 million kilowatts, representing 50.1% of the island's total power capacity as of the end of June. This advancement marks a new era where renewable sources lead a balanced energy supply system, aligning with Hainan's ambition to establish a national ecological civilization pilot zone and a world-class, low-carbon free trade port.

Ecological restoration efforts are evident in Chengmai county, where the Yanchunling landfill, once a source of over a thousand complaints, has been fully transformed into a green park after seven years of dedicated work. Simultaneously, the Haikou National High-Tech Industrial Development Zone features two natural gas generator units contributing to a clean energy system that includes offshore wind and photovoltaic power.

Furthering its clean energy leadership, Hainan is piloting integrated models like "offshore wind plus marine ranching" and "photovoltaic plus agriculture." A significant development is the nearing completion of Linglong One, the world's first onshore commercial small modular reactor (SMR). This nuclear facility is slated for commercial operation this year, poised to provide 1 billion kWh annually and significantly reduce carbon emissions, supporting the burgeoning AI sector's substantial electricity demands.