Taishun county in Zhejiang boosts green energy with solar projects and innovative land use
China DailyIn Taishun county of Wenzhou, East China's Zhejiang province, plenty of solar panels are distributed along the hillside in an orderly manner. Established in 2019, the Xingnong Photovoltaic Power Station in Taishun possesses a total installed capacity of nearly 22.84 MW and has been fully integrated into the local power grid. According to the manager of the power station, 100 acres of Chinese yew trees – high-valued medicinal plants that are known as "green gold" – have been grown in the open space below the solar panels. "The solar panels could not only generate electricity, but also provide a favorable growth environment for these Chinese yew trees," said the manager, adding that the efficient use of resources has fostered new ways for local farmers to boost income. Taishun county has so far witnessed 14 local companies install rooftop photovoltaic systems, which could save about 1,720.6 tons of coal and reduce carbon dioxide emissions by about 4,625.83 tons each year.