Solar infra expansion in Tibet raises environmental and cultural concerns

1 year ago

Tsering Dhundup

DHARAMSHALA, Jan. 18: The Chinese government’s ambitious solar power initiatives across Tibet are facing mounting criticism from local communities as traditional grasslands and pastoral areas are increasingly converted into vast solar installations, according to the Tibetan media outlet, Tibettimes.

According to the report, extensive solar projects are being constructed across Tibet’s mountains, valleys, and grasslands, with one of the most significant developments being a 1,000,000-watt solar facility in Khokla Town, Nyakchu County. Chinese authorities claim this project, reportedly generating 20 billion watts annually, is the world’s largest of its kind.

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