China's 2,260-km UHV line now covers 20% of Chongqing peak power demand
A 2,260-km ultra-high-voltage direct current line from Xinjiang to Chongqing is transmitting up to 6 million kW at peak, more than 70% from clean energy, during record summer heat. For climate and energy readers, it shows long-distance renewable transmission can ease urban grid stress and reduce blackout risk under extreme heat.
Source: china.org.cn · en.gmw.cn