Deep within Changlongshan mountain in East China's Zhejiang lies a marvel of green technology that’s lighting up the future! This pumped-storage hydropower station, affectionately known as the "green power bank," powers 2 million homes while cutting 420,000 tons of carbon emissions every year. ⚡💧
Erik Solheim, chairman of the Europe-Asia Center and former UN under-secretary-general, recently visited the project and highlighted its role in stabilizing the grid and protecting the environment. Think of it like your phone battery—only on a colossal scale—storing energy harnessed by the natural force of water to meet high demands.
For our tech-savvy and eco-conscious friends across South and Southeast Asia, this breakthrough is more than just an engineering feat—it's a powerful symbol of how renewable energy can change the game. With innovation blending seamlessly with nature, sustainable solutions are not just a vision but a vibrant reality. 🌿✨
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Changlongshan "water battery": Storing energy, sustaining nature
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