A wind power project in Akqi county, Northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region, has successfully connected its first batch of turbines to the grid, CCTV News reported on Monday. This milestone is part of Xinjiang's broader efforts to expand its renewable energy capacity. Situated at an elevation of 3,700 meters, the project is reportedly the highest operational wind farm in China's northwest. The project reflects China's growing capability to deploy renewable energy infrastructure in challenging environments, while also contributing to the region's economic development.