Xinjiang Uyghur Autonomous Region in northwest China has delivered over 900 billion kilowatt-hours of locally generated electricity to other parts of the country since the outbound power transmission project began in 2010, according to data from the Xinjiang Power Exchange Center.
As of April 23, Xinjiang has delivered a total of 900.028 billion kilowatt-hours of electricity to 22 provincial-level regions -- enough to supply the entire population of China with power for 279 days.
Notably, electricity generated from renewable sources accounted for nearly one-third of Xinjiang’s total outbound power transmission. This is equivalent to reducing coal consumption by over 78 million tons and cutting emissions of planet-warming gases such as carbon dioxide, sulfur dioxide, and nitric oxide by 212 million tons, 670,000 tons, and 580,000 tons, respectively.
In the first quarter alone, Xinjiang delivered 32.4 billion kilowatt-hours of locally generated electricity to other parts of the country, an increase of 13 percent compared to the same period last year.
With its abundant solar and wind resources, Xinjiang serves as an ideal hub for renewable energy production.
The region has increasingly become a focal point for large-scale renewable energy projects, forming the backbone of China's efforts to expand its renewable energy capacity and playing a key role in the country's commitment to peak carbon emissions by 2030 and achieve carbon neutrality by 2060.
Xinjiang's outbound power transmission exceeds 900 billion kWh
Xinjiang's outbound power transmission exceeds 900 billion kWh
Xinjiang's outbound power transmission exceeds 900 billion kWh
The Iranian government is focusing on public concerns and maintaining stable supplies of essential goods amid recent protests, Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian said in a televised interview on Sunday.
In the city of Karaj, northwest of the capital Tehran, daily life has largely continued as normal. A video filmed by a local resident on Sunday shows food stores open and grocery shelves fully stocked.
"This is the block near my home, and there are some food stores here. Daily life continues here. Last night we did not see many protests in Karaj. Right now the city is very safe. This is a grocery store close to my home. All the food is available; nothing is in shortage. Here are noodles and different types of beans. Here are dairy products, cheese, and yogurt. I also checked other grocery stores and didn't see any shortages. Everything is available," said local resident Ali Reza.
Iranian officials have described recent disturbances as acts orchestrated by the "enemy," including some carried out by well-trained and armed "terrorists." The incidents have caused casualties among security personnel and civilians, as well as property damage.
The Secretary of Iran's Supreme National Security Council Ali Larijani has directed authorities to severely punish the "terrorists."
Meanwhile, Iran's police chief Ahmad-Reza Radan said on Sunday that the police had raised alert levels and arrested several leaders of the troublemakers during the operations on Saturday.
President Pezeshkian noted in the interview that the normal demands of the Iranian people are reasonable and justified, but they must realize that triggering riots and carrying out terrorist acts are the enemy's attempts to undermine the country. He urged the public to remain vigilant.
Also on Sunday, Iranian Parliament Speaker Mohammad Baqer Qalibaf warned that Tehran would regard U.S. and Israeli bases and facilities in the Middle East as "legitimate targets" if Washington takes military action against Iran. His remarks followed media reports saying U.S. President Donald Trump is "seriously considering authorizing a strike" against Iran.
Iranian state media reported that at least 109 members of Iran's security forces have been killed in clashes since the protests began 14 days ago. Meanwhile, human rights groups based outside the country said the number of protesters killed has exceeded 200, though the figure could not be independently verified.
The protests initially erupted over a sharp depreciation of the rial and sweeping subsidy reforms. Iranian authorities have blamed the unrest on foreign-linked agents and sanctions imposed by the United States.
Iranian president says government focusing on ensuring supplies amid protests
