Huawei Digital Energy and CCTV Unveil Groundbreaking Documentary on the Future of Renewable Energy in China

Huawei Digital Energy has launched a significant documentary series titled “Armored Mountains and Rivers: Carbon Road China”, in collaboration with China Central Television (CCTV) and the “Five Major and Six Minor” power generation groups. This series, which premiered on April 25, focuses on nine key power station bases and addresses the high-quality development of the photovoltaic industry, sharing stories of central state-owned enterprises leading advancements in the new energy sector while unveiling the innovative technologies behind solar power.

The documentary is structured into three chapters: “Armored Mountains and Rivers,” “Carbon Road to the Future,” and “Green Chain Rebirth.” The first chapter highlights the challenges faced by the photovoltaic industry in various geographical environments, transforming “supplementary power” into a “primary energy” source that reaches households across the nation. The second chapter focuses on technological innovation and efficiency improvements, marking significant strides toward achieving dual carbon targets. The final chapter explores typical cases of photovoltaic contributions to ecological governance, promoting environmentally friendly development through integrated approaches and redefining the symbiotic relationship between energy development and nature conservation.

The documentary showcases China’s vast landscapes, traveling from the “expansive grasslands of Inner Mongolia” to the enchanting “Yangtze River” region, and from the endless sands of the western deserts to the majestic peaks of Sichuan and Tibet. In this breathtaking narrative, practitioners of new energy in China utilize innovative technologies to overcome geographical limitations, fostering a harmonious relationship between humanity and nature.

In the Shannan region of Tibet, the Huadian Shannan Nedong Caipeng photovoltaic project has successfully addressed the challenges posed by “high altitude and weak power grids,” providing reliable electricity for half of the families in Shannan City. The Huadian Shannan Nedong Yadu Caipeng 50MW assurance project in Shandong Dongying is the world’s first and largest offshore photovoltaic project, successfully establishing solar power offshore. Meanwhile, the Guohua HG14 offshore photovoltaic project in Inner Mongolia integrates wind, solar, and storage resources, effectively converting regional resource advantages into economic benefits.

Another highlight of the documentary is its examination of collaborative practices between central state-owned enterprises and leading technology firms. It showcases extensive projects across the nation, illustrating deep partnerships with Huawei on advanced technologies such as grid-based energy storage and AI operations management. Together, they have developed multiple large-scale photovoltaic projects that are not only leading in China but also on an international scale, vividly demonstrating the empowering role of technology in the new energy sector.

How do you rapidly construct a photovoltaic power station at an altitude of 4,500 meters in Sichuan’s Garzê Prefecture? The documentary reveals how the State Power Investment Corporation employs Huawei’s digital twin and IV diagnostic technologies to infuse AI power into new energy stations. Similarly, in Hubei’s Jingzhou, China General Nuclear Power Group has adopted Huawei’s intelligent string-based storage solutions, implementing innovative management techniques that enhance safety and operational efficiency.

In the challenging wilderness of Xinjiang’s Santanghu, where abundant wind and solar resources are often hampered by severe weather, Huawei Digital Energy has provided cutting-edge GWh-level grid-based energy storage technology to China Resources Power, significantly improving system performance and enhancing the flexibility of energy supply.

The documentary also illustrates the harmonious development between the photovoltaic industry and regional ecosystems. In Jiangxi Province’s Fuzhou, the “fishing and light complementarity” project places solar panels above fish ponds, generating electricity while providing shade to reduce algae growth, thereby creating a favorable environment for aquaculture. Additionally, the Datang Group, in partnership with Huawei, has innovatively utilized IV & CV integrated diagnostic solutions to revolutionize traditional inspection methods, reducing the inspection period from 50 days to just 7 days, leading to a substantial increase in operational efficiency in power stations.

In Heilongjiang, the Huaneng Daqing Changsheng 100MW photovoltaic station has successfully overcome extreme cold conditions, utilizing Huawei’s SUN2000-196K inverters, which operate efficiently in temperatures ranging from -50°C to 70°C. This ensures stable long-term operation in harsh environments, aiding Daqing’s transition to renewable energy.

Furthermore, the National Energy Investment Corporation’s 100MW photovoltaic desertification control project in Inner Mongolia has transformed a once-sandy region, achieving over 70% vegetation coverage and significantly improving the local ecological environment. By 2024, this project is expected to generate 358.4 million kilowatt-hours of electricity, surpassing initial projections.

Overall, the “Armored Mountains and Rivers: Carbon Road China” documentary vividly portrays the monumental progress of China’s photovoltaic industry, highlighting the collective efforts of government and enterprises in the energy transition. With continuous technological innovation, a new pathway for energy transformation that meets the demands of the times is taking shape. Looking ahead, Huawei Digital Energy will collaborate with partners to deepen engagement in new energy scenarios, cultivate new productive forces, and accelerate the construction of a new power system, injecting technological momentum into the energy transformation of major countries.