On May 12, the Commercial Counselor of the Chinese Consulate in Auckland, Wang Chengguang, along with Guo Pengwen, visited the construction site of the Māngātūroto photovoltaic power station, which is being developed by Chint New Energy in New Zealand. They conducted a special safety inspection and extended their appreciation to both local and foreign frontline workers. This project is notable as it is the first nearly completed EPC project for a photovoltaic power station by a Chinese enterprise in New Zealand, marking a new phase in the green energy cooperation between China and New Zealand.
At the site, Counselor Wang and his team explored the construction areas and listened to the project manager discuss the construction progress, emergency response plans, and the protection of employee rights. As a global renewable energy enterprise operating in over 40 countries across five continents, Chint New Energy strictly adheres to local laws and regulations, ensuring the legitimate rights of both local and foreign employees are safeguarded. The company emphasizes “high standards and high quality” in project delivery, integrating safety development principles throughout the construction process. This approach not only enhances the company’s image but also serves as a vital foundation for the sustainable trade cooperation between Chinese enterprises and various countries.
Furthermore, the Chint New Energy project team is committed to ecological protection and community integration, creating a benchmark for sustainable operations. According to project manager Chen Liang, the total installed capacity of the Māngātūroto photovoltaic power station is set to reach 21 megawatts (MWdc), utilizing over 30,000 high-efficiency photovoltaic modules from Chint. The innovative “photovoltaic + sheep” model has been adopted for vegetation management, which not only reduces fire risks but also achieves dual land utilization, generating synergistic benefits for local agriculture and livestock.
Once operational, the project is expected to generate enough electricity annually to meet the needs of approximately 6,000 households, while reducing carbon dioxide emissions by an average of 30,000 tons each year. This reduction is equivalent to adding 16,000 square meters of forest each year, contributing significantly to New Zealand’s goal of achieving carbon neutrality by 2050.
Since its inception, the Māngātūroto project has created nearly 100 jobs in the local area and has deepened cultural exchange through technical training and community-building activities. Chint New Energy representatives stated that the company will continue to provide green energy solutions locally, supporting a multi-faceted development model of “photovoltaics + agriculture + ecology” in New Zealand. The on-site supervision by the consulate underscores the Chinese government’s commitment to ensuring that overseas Chinese enterprises operate in compliance with regulations. As the project moves into its final testing phase, the completion of this green landmark will not only optimize New Zealand’s energy structure but also offer an innovative model for third-party market cooperation under the “Belt and Road” initiative.
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