Shandong's green expressway sets example for others
China DailyPhotovoltaic panels are installed along the Jiwei Expressway in Shandong province. PROVIDED TO CHINA DAILY A 161.9-kilometer stretch of road from Jinan to Weifang in Shandong province became China's first zero-carbon expressway in September last year. In addition, the panels installed on isolated spots along the road utilize otherwise idle land, providing a stable power supply for the expressway, said Xie Guomu, director of the Jinan-Weifang expressway project office of Shandong Hi-Speed Group. Through emission reduction measures, the total carbon emissions during the expressway's operational period are equal to or less than the total carbon reductions, achieving 'zero emissions'," Xie said. Lu Youfu, business manager of the energy and environment department of Shandong Hi-Speed Group, said, "The company has also launched a smart road network management system and promoted the use of electronic toll collection, which has greatly improved traffic efficiency and is expected to reduce vehicle carbon emissions by 140,000 tons annually."
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