Qingdao Explores New Model of Solar Town

In 2013, Qingdao explored a new model for solar towns. “PV eco-agricultural science and technology demonstration” as a major special scientific and technological support project in Qingdao, the company achieved a total installed capacity of 130MW in 2013. It can provide 149 million kilowatt-hours of clean electricity annually, save 46,900 tons of standard coal, reduce carbon dioxide emissions by 117,200 tons, and reduce dust emissions. 469.3 tons, 656.5 tons of sulfur dioxide emissions. In terms of traditional agriculture, in 2013, Qingdao expects total grain output to reach 3.34 million tons, peanuts 444,000 tons, vegetables 8.43 million tons, and fruit 900 thousand tons. There are 46 integrated seed companies for “breeding and breeding” and the market share of seeds for peppers and high-end Chinese cabbages ranks first in the country. In the year, 339 new varieties of various crops were introduced and 230,000 mu of improved seed breeding bases were established. Realize thorough coverage of thoroughbreds.

In terms of breeding, the first new species supported by Qingdao Agricultural Science and Technology last year, “Qingmai 6”, was planted in Qingdao Jinkou Saline and Alkali Land, achieving an average yield of 800 pounds per mu or more, and a small area of ​​960 pounds or more per mu. The output has set a record for the national high yield of saline-alkali wheat. The city's three high oleic acid peanut varieties have been accumulatively promoted to an area of ​​50.3 million mu, with an accumulated net income of 8.2 billion yuan.

In the first three quarters of 2013, the per capita cash income of farmers in the city was 13,802 yuan, a year-on-year increase of 12.6%. Last year, with high starting point planning and high standards, 12 state-level modern agricultural parks and 30 municipal modern agricultural parks were built, and the city’s modern agricultural parks totaled 569. A direct marketing community for real estate and agricultural products was launched, and 44 various types of agricultural festivals were held, which led farmers to increase their income by more than RMB 500 million. In the first three quarters, the city exported 3.66 billion U.S. dollars of agricultural products, an increase of 5% year-on-year.