Sharp increase in solar energy production in Shandu

The volume of electricity production in China's Shandong province has unexpectedly increased, leading to a decrease in electricity prices in the region. This was reported by Zamin.uz.

According to Bloomberg, the electricity generated through solar panels is significantly above the norm, causing an overload in the networks. From 2020 to 2025, the total capacity of solar power plants in Shandong increased from 23 gigawatts to 85 gigawatts.

This was achieved as a result of widespread installation of solar panels on rooftops. If Shandong were an independent country, it would rank sixth in the world in electricity production.

The main drawback of solar energy is that it is mostly produced around midday, when demand is low. This causes an imbalance in the network load.

For this reason, provincial leaders plan to accelerate the development of wind and nuclear energy to balance the energy mix. Additionally, tariffs may be reduced to encourage daytime consumption.

Battery systems are also being widely implemented to store excess energy and distribute it in the evening. These measures aim to ensure the stable operation of the electrical networks.