China's first 10,000-ton solar-hydrogen project launches large-scale hydrogen filling

On March 20, the first tube-trailer hydrogen filling operation of 2026 was completed at Ordos Hanxia New Energy Co., Ltd. in the Juungar Economic Development Zone. 

With 423 kilograms filled at 99.999% purity — the highest national standard — the milestone marks China's first 10,000-ton photovoltaic hydrogen project entering a new stage of large-scale filling and coordinated multi-scenario development.

With a total investment of RMB 2.35 billion, the project is jointly funded by China Three Gorges Group and Inner Mongolia Manshi Group. It is the first of its kind in Inner Mongolia to receive approval, break ground, and begin hydrogen production under the 10,000-ton wind-solar hydrogen integration demonstration program.

Built on an innovative "two-zone synergy" model, the project pairs a PV farm — constructed on a backfilled coal mining subsidence area — with a hydrogen facility in an industrial park. This marks China's first breakthrough in long-distance optical-hydrogen integration over 60 kilometers.

According to Ji Mengbo, Deputy General Manager of Ordos Hanxia New Energy Co., Ltd., the project has established a seamless connection between production and sales, with a daily hydrogen sales volume of 700 kilograms and an average daily hydrogen output of 10,000 standard cubic meters. 

The green hydrogen produced not only serves the Hohhot-Baotou-Ordos region and surrounding areas but also extends to Shanxi and Shaanxi provinces. It is widely used in hydrogen refueling stations, chemical synthesis, and specialty electronic gases. Meanwhile, the project is fast-tracking the construction of a hydrogen pipeline network, deepening partnerships with downstream enterprises, and accelerating the development of a comprehensive green hydrogen utilization system.

As a benchmark project for the industry, it is expected to save 226,000 metric tons of standard coal and reduce carbon dioxide emissions by 594,000 metric tons annually. The project provides critical support for the adoption of clean energy in Jungar Banner while setting a powerful example for the high-quality development of the wind-solar-hydrogen industry across China.