China's Shi family installs 40 solar panels on their farm, generating $10,000/year and contributing to China's renewable energy goals.

China's Shi family, who grow corn and millet on their farm, have diversified into solar energy by installing 40 solar panels to feed energy to the grid. The solar panels generate $10,000 per year for the family, and China's focus on cutting greenhouse gas emissions is driving a boom in rooftop solar installations. The government aims to have one-fifth of the country's power come from renewables by 2025, offering subsidies to businesses and local governments to support the shift.

May 21, 2024
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