Experts and scholars in fields including environmentology and meteorology from over a dozen countries visited the Changdatu Photovoltaic Power Station, located in Xiangshan County, Ningbo, Zhejiang, on Aug 11.

This is China's first large-scale coastal intertidal flat photovoltaic project, capable of delivering approximately 350 million kilowatt-hours of green electricity to the grid each year. Utilizing idle tidal flats to develop photovoltaic power stations helps alleviate the pressure on land resources in the eastern coastal regions.

Anna Rosario, vice president for external affairs of the Asian Century Philippines Strategic Studies Institute, mentioned that she has seen similar projects in several countries, and the Changdatu Photovoltaic Power Station is the largest she has seen. "Investment, corporation commitment, and the involvement of researchers and technology are all essential," Rosario believes that tidal flat photovoltaic power generation is promising to serve as a model for other countries.

The grid-connected operation of Changdatu Photovoltaic Power Station has transformed the long-abandoned tidal flat into a energy production place. The upper space is used for power generation, while the tidal flat below is utilized for aquaculture, significantly enhancing the development and use of idle tidal flats.

Reporter Zhong Xinyi, Xu Zhitian

Editor: Cheng Dengyu