Source: CCTV.com
10-03-2006 10:28
China is experiencing a rapid increase in energy demand. Renewable energy has become a strategic policy in the government's mid and long-term energy development plan.
Bulunkou township is 30 kilometers from the Tajikistan border. With a population of 6,000 most of the residents are Kirgiz nomads.
The harsh geographical conditions of the remote area have long been an obstacle for power. Extending the power grid to ensure steady supply could cost as much as 8,000 U.S. dollars per meter.
Before 2002, people living in Bulunkou county had no access to electricity. They used candles during night time. Thanks to the efforts of the government and the international community, solar energy and wind power equipment are now available at each household.
Due to assistance from the government, the UNDP, and various other donors three years ago, windmills, solar energy panels, and battery and diesel backup generators were installed in the Bulunkou township.
With a government subsidy of 1,500 yuan, it costs each household 500 yuan to install a private solar panel.
28-year-old Ibadit is one of the beneficiaries of the renewable energy system. She says the equipment generates enough electricity for lights and the radio for her 6-person household.
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