Hey there! 👋 Did you know that China has a super long power line that just broke a record? It’s called the Hami-Zhengzhou ultra-high voltage direct current (UHVDC) transmission line. That’s a big name for a really important piece of technology! 📡
This amazing power line has sent over 10,000 gigawatt-hours (GWh) of electricity this year as of March 16! That’s like powering millions of homes with clean energy. 🌍⚡
So, what’s so special about this power line? Well, it stretches all the way from Hami, in the northwest part of China, to Zhengzhou in central China. That’s 2,192 kilometers long! Imagine driving for days and still not reaching the end of it! 🚗💨
But why build such a long power line? Great question! 🤔 Hami is a place with lots of sun and wind. This means it’s perfect for making renewable energy like solar and wind power. ☀️🌬️
By using the UHVDC transmission line, all that clean energy from Hami can be sent to places like Zhengzhou where lots of people need electricity. This helps reduce pollution and keeps the planet cleaner. 🌱
Since it started running in 2014, this power line has not only helped supply electricity to central China but also boosted the economy in Hami by creating jobs and supporting new energy projects. Isn’t that cool? 😎
So next time you think about electricity, remember the incredible journey it can take from windy deserts and sunny mountains all the way to people’s homes thanks to technology like the Hami-Zhengzhou power line! 🏠⚡
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Hami-Zhengzhou line transmits record 10,000 GWh of power this year
cgtn.com
