Preamble:
In the vast Gobi Desert, a seemingly absurd oolong incident is being staged.
When humans try to conquer nature and build a modern power plant on this "land of the dead", nature shows its magic.
I was expecting a lot of money, but what I reaped was a green pasture. Is this a mistake by man, or is it a prank by the Creator? Let's walk into Tara Beach to uncover this wonderful story and witness the wonderful moment of the battle of wits between man and nature.
Tara Beach: A daunting "desert of death"
When people think of Qinghai, they often think of clear blue skies, vast grasslands, and clear lakes. But in this fairyland-like land, there is a place that makes people smell and change color - Tara Beach.
The wind and sand here are so big that they can be described as "stormy". The yellow sand covers the sky and the whistling wind is deafening, as if you are in a never-ending sandstorm.
In this "desert of death", not a single grass grows, and even the most tenacious plants struggle to survive. As far as the eye can see, there are only rolling sand dunes, towering into the sky, like "mountains" in the desert.
In such a place where there are almost no signs of life, the living conditions of the local residents can be imagined. They have to fight the wind and sand every day, and every breath is filled with sand and dust.
Crops are barely able to grow here, and livestock is struggling to sustain themselves. Many have had to leave their homes to earn a living elsewhere. Those who remain will face many difficulties such as lack of water, lack of electricity, and inconvenient transportation. Living in Tara Beach is a game with nature, and every day is a test of life's resilience.
In the face of such a harsh environment, the management of Tara Beach has become a huge challenge. The problem of desertification here has reached a point where there is no need to delay, and if no action is taken, the consequences will be unimaginable.
But how to deal with this "land of the dead"? planting trees, laying grass squares, or building windbreaks? Each of these options faces technical difficulties and financial bottlenecks.
More importantly, how to create better living conditions for local residents while controlling desertification, so that Tara Beach can be revitalized? This is a difficult problem that can only be solved by pooling the wisdom and strength of all parties.
Solar power: Illuminate the desert and turn "light" into gold
In the "desert of death" of Tara Beach, there is one thing that has never been absent, and that is the bright sunshine. According to statistics, the average annual sunshine hours here are as high as more than 3,000 hours, far more than most of the country.
Under the scorching sun, surface temperatures can reach more than 60 degrees Celsius, which is unbearable for even the most heat-tolerant animals. But for photovoltaic power generation, this is a big advantage.
Tara Beach is blessed with exceptional sunshine conditions, and it would be an immeasurable asset to be able to take advantage of this free solar energy.
The principle of photovoltaic power generation is actually not complicated. When sunlight hits a photovoltaic panel, the silicon material in the panel absorbs the light energy and converts it into electricity.
This clean, efficient and renewable power generation method is increasingly favored by countries around the world. Compared with traditional fossil fuels, photovoltaic power generation produces almost no pollution and does not consume valuable water resources. What's more, it can be sourced locally, regardless of geographical location. In a "barren land" like Tara Beach, photovoltaic power generation is undoubtedly the best choice.
When the idea of building a photovoltaic power station in Tara Beach was proposed, it was met with a lot of skepticism. After all, in such a sparsely populated place with harsh natural conditions, how easy is it to build a large-scale project?
However, after repeated arguments and investigations, the National Energy Administration finally approved this seemingly "impossible" project. This decision not only brought a turning point for the development of Tara Beach, but also set a benchmark for the photovoltaic industry in China and even the world.
With the strong support of the government, the Tara Beach photovoltaic power generation project was officially launched. Photovoltaic panels rise from the ground in the desert, like huge mirrors, reflecting dazzling sunlight.
It is estimated that the annual power generation capacity here can reach 32.9 billion kilowatt hours, which is equivalent to replacing 10 million tons of standard coal and reducing carbon dioxide emissions by 26 million tons. These figures are of great significance for alleviating energy pressure and improving environmental quality.
The "Great Green Wall" under the invasion of wind and sand: the crystallization of human wisdom
The construction of a photovoltaic power station in Tara Beach may seem like a promising project, but it is not an easy task in practice. The biggest challenge here is not the harsh climate or sparse population, but the pervasive wind and sand.
In this vast desert, the wind carried the sand grains and swept in with a devastating force, bringing great damage to the photovoltaic panels. Sand particles rubbing against solar panels will not only reduce the efficiency of power generation, but also shorten the service life of the equipment. If the wind and sand are allowed to rage, it will be difficult for even the most advanced technology to play a role.
Faced with this thorny problem, the engineers racked their brains and came up with a seemingly "simple", but very effective solution. They decided to sow grass seeds in the desert and plant drought-tolerant and cold-tolerant vegetation to build a "great green wall" against wind and sand.
As soon as they said it, everyone worked together to sprinkle handfuls of grass seeds on the sand around the photovoltaic panels, and carefully cared for and irrigated them. The hard work paid off, and only a few months later, green seedlings broke through the ground and spread in the wind. These seemingly weak grasses have become a strong "umbrella" for photovoltaic panels, effectively slowing down the erosion of wind and sand on equipment.
As time passed, the "Great Green Wall" grew and flourished, gradually forming a green barrier. The engineers also interspersed it with deep-rooted sand-fixing shrubs such as sea buckthorn and caragana to further consolidate the sand control effect.
Today, the Tara Beach PV Power Station has become a veritable "green power station", which not only provides a steady stream of clean electricity for the surrounding area, but also makes an important contribution to the ecological restoration of the local area. This well-known "ecological project" at home and abroad fully demonstrates the extraordinary wisdom of human beings in coping with natural challenges.
It is worth mentioning that the scale and scope of the Tara Beach photovoltaic power station are among the few in the world. This "mega-project" covers an area equivalent to the territory of a medium-sized country, and the number of photovoltaic panels is in the millions.
Such a huge amount of work puts forward extremely high requirements for construction organization and management capabilities. From survey and design to raw material procurement, from equipment installation to grid-connected power generation, every link embodies the hard work and sweat of the builders. It is the hard work of countless people that has created this model of harmonious coexistence between human beings and nature.
Windfall: The power plant has become an "influencer" ranch
The Tara Beach Photovoltaic Power Station was originally an energy project, but it accidentally became an "Internet celebrity" attraction.
When engineers dust their photovoltaic panels, they never dreamed that the water, which was supposed to be used to generate electricity, would inadvertently nourish an oasis of life.
Under the sun's rays, those inconspicuous weeds grow wildly, gradually covering the otherwise barren sandy land. The green grass stretches as far as the eye can see, like a huge natural carpet spread over the vast desert.
As word spread, nearby herders rushed to raise their livestock on this "man-made grassland". The sheep graze leisurely under the photovoltaic panels, and the cattle lie lazily in the green shade, a beautiful scene of idyllic songs.
The herders were overjoyed, they never dreamed that they could find such high-quality pastures in this barren "desert of death". This is a gift from God!
Since then, Tara Beach has added a unique landscape. On one side are tall and neat photovoltaic panels, and on the other side are herds of cattle and sheep, and the two live in harmony and complement each other.
Tourists come here to take pictures and upload them to the Internet. As a result, "photovoltaic sheep" has become a new business card of Tara Beach, adding infinite vitality and vitality to this once "barren land".
Epilogue:
The story of Tara Beach is a vivid microcosm of the harmonious coexistence between human beings and nature. It tells us that in the pursuit of development, we cannot only focus on temporary interests and ignore the ecological balance. When we respect the laws of nature and take care of every inch of land, we can reap unexpected surprises. This "oolong" incident is actually a vivid lesson for us. May we draw wisdom from this and find a balance between development and protection, so that more desertified land can be revitalized, and the vision of harmonious coexistence between man and nature can become a reality.