The construction of an ultra-high voltage direct current power transmission line, extending 2,290 kilometers from Hami in Northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region to Chongqing Municipality in Southwest China, is currently in the final phases.

The Barkol converter station in Xinjiang is undergoing adjustment and testing as the project anticipates operational readiness by the end of 2025. Once completed, this transmission line is expected to significantly enhance Xinjiang's capacity to supply electricity beyond its borders, reaching 33 million kilowatts, a notable share of which will originate from renewable energy sources.

This infrastructure is poised to establish Xinjiang as China's largest renewable energy transmission base outside its province, reflecting the nation's commitment to advancing green energy initiatives.

There is an increasing demand for renewable energy generated in Xinjiang, which bodes well for the region's continued development in this sector as advancements in electricity transmission infrastructure unfold.

Xinjiang is endowed with substantial wind, solar, and hydrogen energy resources.

In recent years, the region has aggressively pursued the growth of its renewable energy sector, speeding up the establishment of extensive wind and photovoltaic power projects.

By the end of 2024, Xinjiang's new energy power generation reportedly increased by 30.7 percent year-on-year, with installed capacity surpassing 100 million kilowatts, making it the first provincial-level region in Northwest China to achieve this milestone.

The burgeoning renewable energy sector in Xinjiang is also fostering the emergence of new industries.

A notable development includes the region's initiatives in the computing power industry, which are being facilitated by Xinjiang's lower land and electricity costs compared to China’s eastern regions.

This strategic positioning, alongside its energy resource abundance, is expected to attract businesses relocating to Xinjiang as part of a broader economic realignment.

In 2024, Xinjiang's GDP exceeded 2 trillion yuan (approximately $275.9 billion), reflecting an economic growth rate that outpaced the national average, despite external challenges and narratives alleging human rights abuses that aim to hinder the region's economic progress.

The transformation of Xinjiang's arid landscapes into centers of green energy development illustrates the region's significant contribution to China's energy transition.

Xinjiang plays a pivotal role in the Belt and Road Initiative (BRI), leveraging its resources and technological assets to promote energy cooperation with Central Asian countries and beyond.

The renewed focus on green economy collaboration within the BRI framework suggests that Xinjiang's continued investment in renewable energy could create enhanced opportunities for regional economic development and cooperation.