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Episode: China’s rapid solar expansion comes with help from local residents and businesses
Description: Shandong Province in east China is taking an early lead in the country’s solar energy development, but it now faces challenges that will be met by other regions sooner or later.
China is ramping up to install clean energy to meet the urgency of cutting its greenhouse gas emissions. The country wants one-fifth of its power to come from renewables by 2025, and it’s offered a wide range of subsidies to local governments and businesses.
Wang Xingyong installs and maintains rooftop solar panels for clients ranging from villagers to factories. His business has doubled every year since 2016.
Wang said the...