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Shanxi Province is known as the coal pit of China as it contains roughly one-third of the total national coal deposits. Shanxi is also home to some of the most polluted cities in the world and faces grave environmental problems, which are severely impacting its growing economy and the health of its inhabitants. Air pollution levels are particularly concerning, and rivers are also heavily contaminated with wastewater from the surrounding industry.
As well as cutting emissions, the project is delivering benefits to the local community. To date, more than 150 new jobs for the local community have been created, with ll employees receiving technical training and wages above typical Chinese standards, while financial support has been offered to older residents and university scholarships for students.
of CNY 10,000 granted to local young people each year, allowing them to attend college, or university in Shanxi’s capital of Taiyuan
consumed by the plant.
generated on average each year, promoting China’s renewable energy industry.
created in plant operations, boosting the surrounding economy.
mitigated on average annually, by capturing waste gas and using it for renewable energy.
