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Borneo Post
30-04-2025
- Automotive
- Borneo Post
China's zero-carbon industrial parks light way to greener future
Photo shows a charging station powered by the solar array at an industrial park in Liyang, a county-level city under Changzhou in east China's Jiangsu Province on April 17, 2025. – Xinhua photo NANJING (May 1): Along a nearly-500-meter asphalt road shaded by a glimmering canopy of photovoltaic panels, new energy vehicles travel back and forth. Some pull over at the roadside charging station powered by the solar array. This eco-friendly scene, especially fitting on April 22, the 56th Earth Day, is part of a broader zero-carbon initiative at a 100-hectare industrial park in Liyang, a county-level city under Changzhou in east China's Jiangsu Province. Since beginning operations in June last year, the park has installed around 77,000 square meters of photovoltaic panels, generating 5.2 million kilowatt-hours of green electricity annually. To achieve net-zero carbon emissions, the park is diversifying its clean energy sources to include wind and hydro power, according to Li Jie, general manager of State Grid Liyang Electric Vehicle Service Company, one of the park's key developers. Carbon-free industrial parks aim to achieve zero carbon emissions by integrating clean energy, green architecture, smart management systems and circular economy practices. China's Central Economic Work Conference, which outlined the national priorities for 2025, called for ramped-up efforts to promote a green transition across all sectors, including the establishment of a group of zero-carbon industrial parks. According to Wu Wei, an associate professor at the China Institute for Studies in Energy Policy at Xiamen University, such parks not only drive low-carbon development but also enhance enterprises' innovation capability, energy efficiency and informatisation level, serving as a key engine for China's high-quality economic growth. Zero-carbon practices power ahead According to the city's action plan, Changzhou aims to build more than 10 near-zero-carbon parks and more than 15 near-zero-carbon factories from 2024 to 2026. Among the pioneers in this plan is Nari-Relays Electric (NR Electric), a local power electronics company. By leveraging AI and cloud computing to monitor and optimise energy use in real time — from water and electricity consumption to photovoltaic output and environmental conditions — the company has cut over 21,000 tonnes of carbon dioxide emissions and saved nearly 7,300 tonnes of standard coal since 2023. Thanks to these efforts, the cost reduction and efficiency improvement have saved NR Electric nearly 20 million yuan (about US$2.77 million), according to the company. As microgrids are a cornerstone of zero-carbon parks' operation, Changzhou has completed 39 microgrid projects with a total investment of 1.18 billion yuan and plans to construct more such projects in the coming years. An aerial drone photo taken on March 16, 2025 shows the photovoltaic devices on the roof of the BFA International Conference Center and a BFA hotel in the Boao zero-carbon demonstration zone in Boao, south China's Hainan Province. – Xinhua photo Beyond Changzhou, moves to go carbon-free are gaining momentum across China. In 2022, Shanghai released an action plan for a zero-carbon demonstration park in its Minhang District. In 2024, a plan was unveiled to build a zero-carbon park in Beijing's Daxing District. Provinces and regions like Guangxi, Yunnan and Fujian have included zero-carbon park construction in their 2025 government work reports. China has pledged to peak carbon emissions by 2030 and reach carbon neutrality by 2060. With the advancement of the dual carbon goals, it is expected to see a surge in zero-carbon parks in 2025, said Ding Hong, vice president of Jiangsu's provincial society of the urban economy. 'Advances in distributed solar photovoltaics, energy storage and smart energy management platforms will significantly lower costs of zero-carbon parks' construction and operation, and profoundly change China's energy utilization mode,' Ding said. Low-carbon innovations go global In Jiangsu's Suzhou Industrial Park, a joint China-Singapore zero-energy building fitted with rooftop photovoltaic panels, small wind turbines and an AI-controlled lighting and climate system showcases the possibilities of future urban architecture. Built using sustainable materials, the structure is part of the China-Singapore Green Digital Hub, a 6.7-billion-yuan project launched last November to boost green industries and emerging services. According to Li Wenjie, deputy director of the institute of urban development at Suzhou Industrial Park, the zero-energy building has been certified by standards organisations in both the United States and Singapore. 'This highlights that China's carbon reduction technologies have gained worldwide recognition,' he noted. Photo taken on July 13, 2024 shows a joint China-Singapore zero-energy building in Suzhou Industrial Park in Suzhou, east China's Jiangsu Province. – Xinhua photo China's green technologies are now reaching global markets. NR Electric, for example, has provided energy storage solutions to over 30 countries, including Britain, Japan and Saudi Arabia. At Britain's Richborough Energy Park, its technology has helped reduce carbon emissions by over 10,000 tonnes — the greatest reduction among all battery energy-storage projects in the country in 2024. Currently, China is collaborating on green energy projects with over 100 countries and regions. According to the International Renewable Energy Agency, the average global cost per megawatt-hour for wind power has plummeted over the last decade by over 60 per cent, and by 80 per cent for solar power. China has made remarkable progress in its green transition and technologies, said Erik Berglof, chief economist at the Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank, during this year's Boao Forum for Asia held in late March. He noted that its journey offers a blueprint for sustainable development that other countries can follow. – Xinhua China green industrial parks sustainable Xinhua zero-carbon
Korea Herald
22-04-2025
- Business
- Korea Herald
Celebrate Earth Day with Angel Yeast: Leading the Green Production Revolution with a Zero-Carbon Factory
YICHANG, China, April 22, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- The theme for the 56th Earth Day in 2025 is "OUR POWER, OUR PLANET," inviting everyone around the globe to unite behind renewable energy, and to triple the global generation of clean electricity by 2030. ANGEL YEAST(DEHONG) CO., LTD (SH 600298) has echoed the Earth Day initiative by delivering a green response. On April 2, Angel Yeast Dehong was officially designated as a Class I three-star "Zero-Carbon Factory" by the China Quality Certification Center. This milestone signifies Angel Yeast's first zero-carbon factory, marking a significant step in the company's dedication to green and low-carbon practices and promoting sustainable development. A "Zero-Carbon Factory" is an advanced green facility that minimizes greenhouse gas emissions through energy-saving technologies, renewable energy use, and negative carbon practices. Any remaining emissions are offset through carbon neutralization projects, aiming to "reduce as much as possible." DEHONG's attainment of the "Class I three-star" certification focuses on Scope 1 (direct emissions) and Scope 2 (indirect energy emissions), necessitating a self-reduction and offset ratio of over 50% for residual emissions. Through the integration of strategies such as photovoltaic power generation, biomass energy substitution, and carbon footprint monitoring, DEHONG has established a comprehensive carbon reduction framework that encompasses the entire production cycle, setting a benchmark for the green evolution of the Angel Yeast Group. DEHONG's recent certification further advances the group's sustainable development strategy to new heights. Wu Xiaofeng, Assistant to the General Manager and Department Head of Production Management at Angel Yeast, highlighted, "Energy efficiency, emissions reduction, and green production are core pillars of our growth strategy. Through innovation, we've established a comprehensive carbon reduction framework that includes product design, greenhouse gas reduction, and carbon offset measures. We are also actively greening our production processes with advanced energy-saving equipment and eco-friendly technologies to minimize emissions throughout our operations." Clean Energy Revolution: From Green Electricity to Biomass Substitution In 2024, Angel Yeast's carbon reduction initiatives focused on transforming its energy structure by promoting clean energy adoption, achieving transformative breakthroughs. This year, Angel Yeast reduced carbon emissions by 210,500 tons through these efforts, including the use of 129,673 megawatt-hours of green electricity, which alone contributed to a 72,200-ton reduction in carbon emissions. Angel Yeast also advanced the installation of photovoltaic power facilities and the adoption of biomass substitution for coal. The company generated 176.7 megawatt-hours of electricity from photovoltaic sources and purchased 122,800 tons of biomass steam, indirectly reducing carbon dioxide emissions by 37,500 tons in 2024. Angel pioneered biomass substitution projects in various regions, using 33,600 tons of biomass fuels in 2024, leading to a carbon emission reduction of 40,900 tons. Subsidiaries implemented biogas recovery and utilization technologies, converting biogas into steam for production processes. In 2024, 28.26 million cubic meters of biogas were recovered, replacing coal steam and reducing carbon emissions by 59,900 tons. The subsidiaries within the group are actively pursuing equipment energy-saving technology upgrades and conducting carbon reduction assessments. In 2024, the completion of energy-saving technology transformation projects across the company resulted in significant annual savings. These projects led to reduced electricity consumption by 2,309.16 megawatt-hours, water savings of 29,000 tons, and steam savings of 40,000 tons, ultimately reducing carbon dioxide emissions by 13,500 tons. Angel Yeast invites global partners to join the clean energy transition and drive environmental innovation. Moving forward, the company will focus on building "zero-carbon factories," advancing green technology, enhancing energy efficiency, and reducing emissions.
