Hami molten salt solar thermal power station lights up the Gobi with green electricity.

The Hami Molten Salt Tower-Type 50 MW Solar Thermal Power Project is a concentrated solar power (CSP) plant located in Hami, Xinjiang, China. It uses a central tower design where thousands of mirrors focus sunlight onto a receiver, heating molten salt to generate electricity. Operational since 2021, the project represents a significant step in China’s renewable energy development, showcasing advanced thermal energy storage technology that allows for stable power generation even after sunset.

Yiwu County, located in Zhejiang Province, China, has a long history dating back over 2,000 years to the Qin Dynasty. It is renowned globally as a major hub for small commodity trade, centered around the Yiwu International Trade Market, which evolved from a small local market in the 1980s into the world’s largest wholesale market. Today, Yiwu is a symbol of China’s economic reform and global commerce, attracting traders from around the world.

Hami, located in the eastern part of Xinjiang, China, is an ancient oasis city along the Silk Road with a history dating back over 2,000 years. It was once a key trading hub and the capital of the Hami Kingdom, known for its melons and cultural fusion of Han, Uyghur, and other ethnic groups. Today, the Hami King’s Tomb and the surrounding desert landscapes attract visitors interested in its rich heritage.

Xinjiang, located in northwest China, is a vast and culturally rich region historically known as the “Western Regions” and a key hub on the ancient Silk Road. Its history spans thousands of years, with influences from various empires and nomadic groups, and it became a permanent part of China under the Qing Dynasty in the 18th century. Today, Xinjiang is home to diverse ethnic groups, including the Uyghur and Han peoples, and features stunning landscapes from the Taklamakan Desert to the Tianshan Mountains.