Solar Valley (China)

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)
City
CountryChina
ProvinceShandong
CityDezhou
Start2007
Founded byHuang Ming, Himin Solar Energy Group
Area
 • Total3 km2 (1 sq mi)
Time zoneUTC+8 (東八區)
Websitewww.chinasolarvalley.com

Green city template

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

Solar Valley is named after Silicon Valley.[6]

See also

References
  1. Ottinger, Richard L. (2013). Renewable Energy law and Development. Cheltenham, UK: Edward Elgar Publishing. pp. 20–21. ISBN 9781782546641.
  2. Higgins, Andrew (May 17, 2010). "With Solar Valley project, China embarks on bold green technology mission". Washington Post.
  3. Hong, Yu; Mu, Yang (2011-02-18). China's Industrial Development In The 21st Century. Singapore: World Scientific. p. 168. ISBN 9789814324748.
  4. Zhang, Qi (2009-02-09). "Himin sees more shine in Dezhou's Solar Valley". China Daily.
  5. Newman, Peter; Matan, Anne (2013). Green Urbanism in Asia: The Emerging Green Tigers. Singapore: World Scientific. p. 45. ISBN 9789814425476.
  6. Coonan, Clifford (June 15, 2009). "King of 'Solar Valley' wants blue skies for the next generation". Irish Times.

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