The LNG receiving terminal in Zhoushan, Zhejiang province is a crucial part of the city's efforts to develop a clean energy industry. [Photo/wifizs.cn]

Under the radiant sunlight, solar panels gleam brightly, efficiently transforming solar power into a sustainable source of electricity. Towering wind turbines elegantly spin, harnessing the immediate power of the wind, while LNG emerges as an environmentally conscious substitute for coal at power plants.

This captivating tableau is a familiar sight in Zhoushan, Zhejiang province, where recent years have witnessed a concerted drive to leverage its plentiful marine resources — wind, solar, and tides — to propel the clean energy industry forward.

Zhoushan has made remarkable progress in this sector, with the LNG receiving terminal set for completion by September 2025, poised to process over 10 million metric tons annually, solidifying its status as a pivotal LNG hub.

Authorities have prioritized attracting investment in hydrogen equipment R&D, offshore photovoltaic component manufacturing, energy storage equipment, offshore wind turbine manufacturing and operation, and related manufacturing industries to fortify the clean energy and equipment manufacturing sector.

Furthermore, the city is proactively advancing product research and development while extending the industrial chain to enhance its position in the realm of sustainable energy.