The Grandmother in the Siheyuan

Chapter 391 Turning waste into treasure
However, many problems were indeed encountered during the grid connection process. The voltage of solar power generation was not stable and required a voltage stabilizing device. Also, sometimes the power generation was poor due to insufficient sunlight.

However, seeing that solar power generation could produce immediate results, the State Grid Corporation of China was determined to overcome these challenges.

In fact, at that time, Ordos did not need energy storage devices because the scale of the solar power plant was too small, and the State Grid itself had a strong regulation capacity.

However, the State Grid Corporation of China astutely discovered that once the power output from solar power plants increases, the demands on the grid's regulation capabilities become too high, thus requiring the use of energy storage devices.

While Liu Hua was ramping up the construction of solar power plants over there, the State Grid was quietly researching energy storage devices here.

What Liu Hua was completely unaware of was that the power grid had submitted an article, which extensively reported that the country's first commercially operated solar power plant had been put into use.

The relevant leaders also quickly took notice of the matter. After careful inquiry, they found that the solar power plant went from being proposed to being put into operation in no more than three months.

The leader was greatly impressed and delighted, and immediately requested a visit.

Liu Hua had just returned to Beijing when he was dragged back to Ordos, along with leaders from the State Grid.

"Congratulations, Mr. Liu, you've won the leader's favor once again."

"Same to you, same to you! Isn't your State Grid doing the same?"

The leaders braved the scorching sun to enter the Kubuqi Desert and visited a solar power plant that already covered more than ten acres.

"Why is it only this much?" the leader asked, frowning. "Since it can generate electricity, we should speed up the construction process."

“There are still quite a few difficulties involved,” Liu Hua explained. “Construction in the desert is inherently an extremely difficult task, and the Ordos municipal government has already helped us solve a lot of problems.”

"This deserves praise." The leader nodded in satisfaction: "Since it's difficult to carry out construction in the desert, I'll help you find a mentor. We have some very good precedents for desert construction."

Liu Hua knew what this precedent was; Miss Qiu had sat on her dressing table in the desert back then.

"The production of solar panels is also a problem. We currently only have one production line that is being actively expanded, but the speed is not keeping up."

The leader smiled and said, "You're like a skilled cook without rice. Go back and see if there's anything the organization can do to help. Just let me know."

A State Grid leader chimed in, saying, "We at State Grid also have our difficulties. Currently, the amount of solar power generated is still small, and State Grid can automatically adjust it based on its scale. However, once the power generation increases and solar power generation is not very stable, State Grid will be unable to correct the error, and energy storage devices will be needed. We haven't solved this problem yet."

The leader nodded: "It seems you have considered things very comprehensively. One person's plan is short-sighted, but two people's plans are long-sighted. Since you can't solve it, let's address it across the entire industry. I'll handle this."

Looking at the solar panels covering more than ten acres of land, the leader put his hands on his hips and said, "It's magnificent! You've turned waste into treasure. You've done a great thing. The desert used to be extremely harmful to our environment, but now it's finally worthwhile."

Liu Hua smiled and said, "I don't know if you've noticed, but this is also a very good thing for desertification control."

The leader and the city leader of Ordos both looked at Liu Hua at the same time. The leader pressed, "What do you mean?"

“Because there are solar panels blocking the sun, there is no direct sunlight here, and the temperature is relatively low.” The Ordos leader immediately added, “So the water evaporates more slowly here compared to the desert, which can be used to grow grass. Once the grass takes root, the desert may turn green.”

The leader quickly instructed: "Your Ordos region must immediately conduct relevant research. I will find some experts to assist you. If successful, this will be a great achievement for our country in conquering nature."

Liu Hua said with a smile, "We can pay the farmers who come to plant grass."

"No need, no need, we in Ordos will take full responsibility for this matter."

Liu Hua shook his head: "I want to hire them to help us clean the solar panels, scrape off the dust, and let us know if anything is damaged so we can replace it."

"It's a win-win situation." The leader clapped his hands and said, "This is a good thing that kills two birds with one stone, and it can also increase employment for local herders."

Liu Hua's solar power plant ultimately only covered 5,000 mu (approximately 333 hectares), while the State Grid Corporation of China increased its investment and built much larger solar power plants in the area.

After ten years of operation, the Liu Hua solar power plant was taken over by the Ordos Municipal Government, which demolished the old plant because the site had become lush and green and was no longer a desert.

We live in the internet age now; news of the construction of solar power plants that have just begun in China has already reached countries abroad.

Liu Hua soon received applications from the United States, Russia, and France, who wanted to conduct on-site inspections of solar power generation in China.

There's nothing we can do; these countries keep clamoring for environmental protection. Of course, environmental protection is a good thing, but it depends on who you bring it up with. When we bring it up, it's absolutely beneficial to the country and its people.

Some environmental pioneers in Europe and America are motivated by a love for the Earth, but when certain political groups bring it up, it loses its original meaning.

These visiting renewable energy tycoons also have their own calculations in mind. Currently in Europe and America, even if the electricity generated isn't sold for profit, the subsidies they receive from using renewable energy technologies are enough to make them incredibly wealthy.

Because there is profit to be made, these people are now pursuing new technologies, which allow them to earn more money at a lower cost.

Faced with their request, Liu Hua naturally agreed. He certainly hoped to export the solar panels. What kind of skill is it to make money domestically? Making money from foreigners is what real skill is.

Capitalists are picky, but faced with Liu Hua's company's solar panels, with such a high conversion rate and such low cost, even the most picky capitalists will immediately smile.

“Great, Mr. Liu. If we place an order, how long will it take to receive the goods?”

"It won't be long; we're already expanding our production lines."

Liu Hua's answer made them very happy. The American capitalists were even willing to use their national influence to get the solar panels to Europe as soon as possible.

Faced with the pitiful Europeans, Liu Hua could only feel helpless. There was nothing he could do; after all, they were all so devoted to him.

(End of this chapter)