At a photovoltaic power station in Fuxian village, Shuangliao city, Jilin province, cattle leisurely graze under symmetrically arranged blue solar panels, forming a unique eco-friendly pasture.
The Fuxian Photovoltaic Power Station is the first photovoltaic-agriculture complementary project promoted by China Three Gorges Corporation. It has a total installed capacity of 190,000 kilowatts and covers a production area of 521 hectares with 257 livestock sheds.
Photovoltaic power generation and beef cattle breeding are integrated at the station, forming a new ecological development model of mutual benefit and symbiosis.
The station features solar panels installed on the roofs of livestock sheds and ground-mounted high-support structures, maximizing solar energy capture while creating a spacious breeding space.
Each year, the station generates approximately 290 million kilowatt-hours of clean electricity and produces over 300 cattle for market sale.
The new model has also created job opportunities for local villagers.
"My life has changed significantly since I started working at the photovoltaic livestock sheds," said Li Huanchen, a villager from Fuxian. "In addition to a satisfactory salary, I have mastered beef cattle breeding techniques."
"I'm raising 15 cattle at home, and life is getting better," he added.
To help more villagers increase their income, the station buys back the cattle and provides technical support and sales channels. Twenty-three households have joined the program so far.