HAIKOU,
China, March 28, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- A report from Hainan International Media
Center (HIMC):
Reporters attending the Boao
Forum for Asia (BFA) Annual
Conference 2024 were impressed by the Boao Near-Zero Carbon
Demonstration Zone when visiting the computer room of the BFA Hotel
on Mar. 25.
According to Lu Di of the China
Academy of Building Research, around 30% of Dongyu Island's carbon emissions happen in this
room. The 20+ year old high energy use air conditioning system has
been replaced, and other energy saving modifications were also
performed.
Located on Dongyu Island in Bo'ao
in China's southern province
of Hainan, the 1.92
km2-large Boao Near-Zero Carbon Demonstration Zone is an
island of green. The rooftop photovoltaics, 'green' curtain walls,
and flower-shaped wind turbines create green solar and wind energy,
providing a stable power source.
Air-powered heat pumps and a heat storage system have also
replaced the previous gas-powered hot water boilers in public
buildings. Electric stoves that reduce carbon emissions and improve
safety have replaced gas-powered ones, and now it takes only 8
seconds to boil a bowlful of water.
Nikolay Selishchev of Russian Tass News Agency, who has attended
the BFA for seven years running, said that this was his first time
to get a glimpse behind the curtain of Dongyu Island's 'green life', which is fueled by
a variety of advanced technologies.
Huang Baoyi, Hong Kong Ta Kung Wen Wei Media Group reporter, was
interested in the photovoltaic panels widely distributed across the
demonstration zone and curious about whether the roof could bear
their weight.
According to Hu Yaowen,
president of the Hainan Branch of
the China Academy of Urban Planning and Design Institute, these
photovoltaic panels can withstand Category 12 (Chinese scale)
typhoons. Different types of tiles were used to meet the needs of
different buildings. The photovoltaics on the BFA International
Conference Center respect the original architectural style and
conform to the shape of the roof, while those on the Press Center
are anchored to the building's structure to reduce the weight
load.
As Hong Kong's hot, humid
climate is similar to Boao, Huang Baoyi was eager to discover what
lessons Hong Kong could learn
here.
Hu Yaowen added that the Boao Near-Zero Carbon Demonstration
Zone highlights green carbon reduction renovation in an urban
setting. With 70% of China's
carbon emissions coming from urban areas, this achievement is of
great significance in achieving China's 'dual carbon' goals.
According to Li Baodong, Secretary-General of the BFA, the
launch of the Boao Near-Zero Carbon Demonstration Zone is a huge
achievement that impressed Forum attendees. China's recent green development achievements
show the country's strong capabilities, setting an example for the
international community.
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SOURCE Hainan International Media Center (HIMC)