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In December 2009, Taiwan unveiled Asia's biggest solar power plant in Lujhu Township, Kaohsiung County. The plant has 141 panels that are expected to produce 1 megawatt (MW) of energy. Officials said that 1 MW is enough to power 1,000 homes, and the power plant would ultimately cut 660 to 700 tonnes of carbon emissions per year.
In December 2009, Taiwan unveiled Asia's biggest solar power plant in Lujhu Township, Kaohsiung City. The plant has 141 panels that are expected to produce 1 megawatt (MW) of energy. Officials said that 1 MW is enough to power 1,000 homes, and the power plant would ultimately cut 660 to 700 tonnes of carbon emissions per year.





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Love River in Kaohsiung

Kaohsiung city, famous for its sunny weather and water resources, is located in southern Taiwan. Over the years, Kaohsiung Mayor Chu Chen and former Kaohsiung County Commissioner Chiu-Hsing Yang were pushing to make Kaohsiung a more environmentally friendly and sustainable city.[1]


Solar power plant

Solar power plant is a kind of solar power system that is fueled by solar energy, radiant light and heat from the sun. A solar power plant absorbs sun rays and converts them into electricity.

Asia's biggest solar power plant was unveiled in Lujhu Township

In December 2009, Taiwan unveiled Asia's biggest solar power plant in Lujhu Township, Kaohsiung City. The plant has 141 panels that are expected to produce 1 megawatt (MW) of energy. Officials said that 1 MW is enough to power 1,000 homes, and the power plant would ultimately cut 660 to 700 tonnes of carbon emissions per year.


The solar power plant type is high-concentration photovoltaic solar (HCPV) power plant. Estimated Investment put in this project is $8.34 million. The constructor of this project is Institute of Nuclear Energy Research. The power plant became fully operational beginning February of 2010.


Solar-powered stadium

Solar-powered tourist boats

Solar energy use in typical households

International outreach

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