Huang Ming (entrepreneur)

Huang Ming
Native name 黄鸣
Born March 10, 1958 (1958-03-10)
Taixing, Jiangsu, China
Alma mater China University of Petroleum
Occupation Founder, Chairman & CEO of Himin Solar
Politician

Huang Ming (Chinese: 黄鸣; born 1958) is a Chinese solar energy researcher and entrepreneur. He established the solar water heater manufacturing company Himin Solar, which was central in the development of the Solar Valley in the city of Dezhou.[1]

He was a deputy to the 10th and the 11th National People's Congress. He drafted the Law on Renewable Energy and united other representatives in support of it. As a politician he has played a central role in developing renewable energy in China, including the passing of the Renewable Energy Act in 2005. The Renewable Energy Act was passed in 2005 and took effect in 2006, a substantial achievement that echoed globally. According to Hurun Report's China Rich List 2013, he has an estimated fortune of $330 million USD, and was ranked 945th richest person in China.[2]

Huang Ming was awarded the Right Livelihood Honorary Award in 2011.[3] He owns over 600 patents.[4]

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References

  1. ↑ Higgins, Andrew (May 17, 2010). "With Solar Valley project, China embarks on bold green technology mission". Washington Post.
  2. ↑ "China Rich List 2013". Hurun Report. Archived from the original on 31 August 2014. Retrieved 4 September 2014.
  3. ↑ "Huang Ming (China)". Right Livelihood Award. Archived from the original on 3 January 2012. Retrieved 21 December 2011.
  4. ↑ Beck, Emily. "Is This Guy The Most Influential Solar Leader You Don't Know? And Why Is He in Aspen Next Month?". Cleantechnica. Retrieved 26 May 2016.



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