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China plans to build world's largest solar station
(Shanghai Daily)
Updated: 2006-11-22 09:08
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The?world's largest solar power station is set to be built in Dunhuang City, northwest China's Gansu Province, local government sources said yesterday.
The 100-megawatt project will cost approximately 6.03 billion yuan (US$754 million). Construction will take five years. The city government has signed a letter of intent with the Zhonghao New Energy Investment (Beijing) Co Ltd. Covering a total area of 31,200 square meters, the oasis town of Dunhuang boasts 3,362 hours of sunshine every year, making it a prime area for solar energy development.
 This undated handout photo made available in October 2006 shows a solar plant in the US with panels reflecting light up to a central tower. China intends to build one of the world's biggest solar power stations at a cost of US$754 million. [AFP]  |
The 100-megawatt project will cost approximately 6.03 billion yuan (US$754 million). Construction will take five years. The city government has signed a letter of intent with the Zhonghao New Energy Investment (Beijing) Co Ltd. Covering a total area of 31,200 square meters, the oasis town of Dunhuang boasts 3,362 hours of sunshine every year, making it a prime area for solar energy development.
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