CNPV opens 7MW project in Dongying, China

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CNPV marked the end of 2010 by unveiling its largest Chinese project to date. The 7MW plant in Dongying, Shandong Province, which cost an estimated US$25 million, was officially opened on December 29, 2010 at a ceremony attended by dignitaries including Dongying’s mayor, Li Jinkun.

“This project has a striking impact for our country; not only will we reap the environmental benefits, but also the commercial advantages,” said Jinkun. “Our support for future projects is assured, as we develop and promote green energy for our nation and region. I applaud our collective efforts on this positive progress.”

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The project is part of the National Golden Sun Demonstration Project, which has been established to demonstrate the real-life capability of solar power generation in China.

“Our success in developing and exhibiting this technology is a major milestone on the road of national solar photovoltaic power acceptance,” said CNPV’s CEO, Zhang Shunfu. “CNPV is very pleased and honoured to play a leading role in the development of the largest utility scale on-grid solar PV power plant in Shandong Province, which represents a major milestone in the development of China's renewable energy industry.

“We are supremely grateful to our strong internal team and the outstanding support from leading government officials. Together we have demonstrated that our city can play a principal role in the world’s green energy transformation and are subsequently now actively exploring our next and bigger venture.”

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