Are 'photovoltaic sheep' a good investment in China?

According to Chen Kelong, deputy chief of the Academy of Plateau Science and Sustainability at the Qinghai Normal University, "photovoltaic sheep" serve as a great innovation in promoting economic and sustainable development in China. So far, 12 "photovoltaic sheep farms" have been built in Hainan prefecture.

How many energy enterprises are there in Qinghai?

It hosts 91 energy enterprises, which include 63 solar photovoltaic power enterprises and 28 wind power enterprises. "Green energy is the signature industry of Hainan prefecture and our annual output accounts for 54.08 percent of the total energy generated in Qinghai," Qeyang said.

Does Qinghai have a green energy industry?

The Qinghai provincial government, since then, has accelerated its efforts to pursue high-quality development of the green energy industry based on local conditions. Currently, the total installed power generation capacity in Qinghai is 54,970,800 kilowatts, with clean energy accounting for 51,079,400 kilowatts, or 93 percent, of the total.

How many kilowatts does Qinghai have?

Currently, the total installed power generation capacity in Qinghai is 54,970,800 kilowatts, with clean energy accounting for 51,079,400 kilowatts, or 93 percent, of the total. Talatan is also witnessing drastic changes.

How many 'photovoltaic sheep farms' are there in Hainan?

So far, 12 "photovoltaic sheep farms" have been built in Hainan prefecture. In 2023 alone, these farms sold 13,000 "photovoltaic sheep," bringing herdsmen a total income of 11 million yuan, according to the department of publicity of the prefectural government.

Are weeds a problem for a solar farm?

Cao Jun, an engineer at Huanghe Hydropower Development Co., Ltd., anticipates that weeds will become a problem for the solar farm, as they could create shade-induced "hot spots," potentially leading to malfunctions or fueling wildfires in winter.