On October 30, 2026, following the grid-connected power generation of the 100 MW concentrating solar power (CSP) section of the China Green Development Fukang Multi-energy Complementary (New Energy Market-based Grid Connection) Project in Xinjiang, China’s cumulative installed concentrating solar power capacity reached 2,438 MW (data from the China Solar Thermal Alliance), surpassing Spain to take the top spot globally.
Photo: 100MW solar tower plant developed by China Green Development in Fukang, Xinjiang