Summary
China's Solar Valley (Chinese: 中国太阳谷) located in Dezhou, Shandong province, China, is pilot project of the so-called future city template that feature the full application of solar and clean energy technologies.[1]
Solar Valley (China) | |
|---|---|
| Country | China |
| Province | Shandong |
| City | Dezhou |
| Start | 2007 |
| Founded by | Huang Ming, Himin Solar Energy Group |
| Area | |
| • Total | 3 km2 (1 sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC+8 (東八區) |
| Website | www |
Green city template edit
The Solar Valley has been described as "a massive exercise in social, economic and ecological engineering"[2] using solar power in China. It is planned to cost $740 million USD,[2] which includes $10 million to install solar lighting along roadways.[2] The concept pursues the goal of low carbon mitigation through the application of solar-based low-carbon and microemission technologies in transportation, building capacities, and entertainment areas.[1] Solar Valley occupies more than 330 hectares of land, which is intended to host a 60,000 square-meter solar floor area that can produce enough energy to power not just the valley but also the entire mid-size city like Dezhou.[1]
The project, which began in 2004,[3] is led by Himin Solar Energy Group, the world's largest solar water heater manufacturer.[4] It is being undertaken in line with China's renewable energy policy in partnership with the Dezhou local government.[5]
Etymology edit
Solar Valley is named after Silicon Valley.[6]
See also edit
References edit
- ^ a b c Ottinger, Richard L. (2013). Renewable Energy law and Development. Cheltenham, UK: Edward Elgar Publishing. pp. 20–21. ISBN 9781782546641.
- ^ a b c Higgins, Andrew (May 17, 2010). "With Solar Valley project, China embarks on bold green technology mission". Washington Post.
- ^ Hong, Yu; Mu, Yang (2011-02-18). China's Industrial Development In The 21st Century. Singapore: World Scientific. p. 168. ISBN 9789814324748.
- ^ Zhang, Qi (2009-02-09). "Himin sees more shine in Dezhou's Solar Valley". China Daily.
- ^ Newman, Peter; Matan, Anne (2013). Green Urbanism in Asia: The Emerging Green Tigers. Singapore: World Scientific. p. 45. ISBN 9789814425476.
- ^ Coonan, Clifford (June 15, 2009). "King of 'Solar Valley' wants blue skies for the next generation". Irish Times.