Shanghai Electric begeht Internationalen Tag der biologischen Vielfalt mit lokal angepassten grünen Maßnahmen
Shanghai Electric has highlighted its localized green initiatives at its plants and project sites in observance of the International Day for Biological Diversity on May 22. The company emphasizes that industrial projects can reduce their environmental impacts and contribute to biodiversity conservation through site-specific measures.
This year's theme, "Acting locally for global impact," calls for translating global sustainability commitments into local actions. For industrial companies, biodiversity protection begins with practical steps at the project and site level, ranging from clean energy utilization to enhanced environmental management. Shanghai Electric's projects in China and Malaysia illustrate how this approach can be implemented in various operational contexts.
The Mianchuan wind project—China's first large-scale, renewable energy-powered "Zero-Carbon Island" in the Yangtze River Basin—reflects this localized approach. The project was fully connected to the grid in May 2025 and features 18 EW5.6N-202 wind turbines, developed by the Shanghai Electric Wind Power Group for the unique island conditions. Commercial operations began in September.
The turbines, which form a clean microgrid alongside energy storage and photovoltaic systems, generate 244 million kWh annually, providing power to 32,000 residents while supplying over 200 million kWh of green electricity to areas beyond the island. The project saves 96,000 tons of standard coal annually, reduces CO₂ emissions by 240,000 tons, creates 500 local jobs, and contributes 200 million Yuan to the annual production value, as well as 15 million Yuan (approximately 2.2 million USD) in taxes and profits.
In Sarawak, Malaysia, Shanghai Electric also launched the 500-kV Similajau-Bunut transmission line. This 106-kilometer project demonstrates how infrastructure development can be executed with consideration for local ecosystems and communities. Throughout the project, Shanghai Electric implemented a systematic HSSE management approach and reported no environmentally relevant incidents or major conflicts with local communities. The project fully complied with wastewater discharge and waste separation requirements, resulting in no pollution, wildlife losses, or damages to the surrounding ecosystem, illustrating a harmonious coexistence with nature.
Going forward, Shanghai Electric plans to continue implementing locally adapted green measures in its operations and project sites to support biodiversity conservation while helping industrial projects reduce their ecological footprint.