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IEEE Smart Village (ISV) is pleased to report that the first ISV-funded initiative in China has been commissioned! This project was funded through the generosity of an onsemi grant. The Dacheng Energy Rural Photovoltaic Power-Heating pilot in Changzhi, Shanxi Province, China is fully operational. This initiative has set up a community enterprise to provide sales, installation, and service to replace the use of coal for heating homes and businesses in rural China. After a strict selection process, the team adopted PhotoVoltaic/Thermal (PVT) Heating technology developed by Nanjing Liangao New Energy Technology Co. 

The PVT system combines both electricity generation and heat collection. The PV integrated collector absorbs the heat from the PV cells for domestic hot water or heating and at the same time reduces the temperature of the PV module and enhances the PV power generation. The integrated solar energy utilization rate of the system can reach more than 60%.

The PVT system has many advantages such as non-pollution, a short construction cycle, simple maintenance, high energy quality, good stability, long service life, improved solar energy utilization and it is not restricted by geographical distribution resources.

During commissioning of the facility, the company’s technicians trained the villagers of Changzhi to install and maintain the photovoltaic photothermal integration PVT heating system. In addition to providing the village with clean electricity and heating, this project also helps in reducing the cost of living, stimulating commercial creative thinking and accelerating the process of green energy development through training in the community.

“We are proud to have provided clean energy solutions to the IEEE Smart Village in Changzhi and empowered its members through education and skill development. By fostering sustainable practices and entrepreneurial spirit, we are creating a brighter, more resilient future for rural communities.” Vanessa Davis, Global Community Engagement Program Manager at onsemi

This project in Changzi, is just one of many life-changing projects IEEE Smart Village sponsors in all parts of the world. ISV invites you to be part of its transformative journey. Together, we can nurture local enterprises, harness technology, and ignite change in underserved communities worldwide. To learn more about ISV’s impactful initiatives and how you can contribute, visit https://smartvillage.ieee.org or to make a donation click here.

Interested in supporting IEEE Smart Village’s mission? Contact Michael Deering, Sr. Development Officer, at m.deering@ieee.org or +1 732 562 3915. Thank you for your generosity and help!