Ningxia's solar greenhouses turn saline land into farmland, win Middle East orders
Ningxia Wozhiyuan Technology Co. has developed smart photovoltaic greenhouses that transform saline-alkali land into productive farmland using self-developed light-matching algorithms and intelligent water circulation. The technology, proven at the 2022 Qatar World Cup turf project, has secured a five-year agreement with Saudi Arabia's Gulf Dragon Trading Holding Company signed in August 2024 for a 10,000-mu China-Saudi smart agriculture park. The greenhouses achieve year-round temperature control (10-35°C), 30% water savings, and annual per-mu output value up to 100,000 yuan. The company has provided solutions to 13 countries including UAE and Egypt.
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Ningxia's 'Solar Greenhouses' Turn Desert into Farmland, Securing Middle East Orders
This article reports on Ningxia-based company Wo Zhi Yuan's smart photovoltaic greenhouses, which have transformed saline-alkali land in Hongsibu District into productive farmland. The greenhouses feature self-developed 'light matching algorithms' to balance solar power generation with crop growth, achieving year-round temperature control (10-35°C), 30% water savings compared to traditional greenhouses, and annual per-mu output value of up to 100,000 yuan. The technology gained international recognition after being used for turf maintenance at the 2022 Qatar World Cup. In August 2024, Wo Zhi Yuan signed a five-year agreement with Saudi Arabia's Gulf Dragon Trading Holding Company to build a 10,000-mu 'China-Saudi Smart Photovoltaic Agriculture Water-Saving Technology Park' and 100 'Smart Constant-Temperature Water-Saving Photovoltaic Cottages,' with plans to eventually deploy 70,000 such cottages, targeting $1.06 billion in output value. The company has provided solutions to 13 countries, including the UAE and Egypt, as part of a modern agricultural 'Silk Road' initiative.
Read sourceNingxia's 'solar greenhouses' bring large orders from Middle East deserts, boosting China-Arab agricultural cooperation
This article reports on Ningxia-based company Wo Zhi Yuan's smart photovoltaic greenhouse technology, which has transformed saline-alkali land in Hongsibao District into productive agricultural facilities. The greenhouses feature self-developed 'light matching algorithms' to balance solar power generation with crop growth, intelligent water circulation for year-round temperature control (10-35°C), and systems for desalination and water conservation. The technology gained international recognition after being used for turf maintenance at the 2022 Qatar World Cup, where it outperformed over a dozen competing international teams. Following this success, Wo Zhi Yuan signed a five-year agreement with Saudi Arabia's Gulf Dragon Trading Holding Company in August 2024 to develop a 10,000-mu 'China-Saudi photovoltaic smart agriculture' project. The company's overseas expansion also includes projects in the UAE, Egypt, and several Central Asian countries. The article notes that domestic orders from traditional vegetable-producing regions are already booked through 2026, with annual per-mu output value estimated at 100,000 yuan compared to 30,000 yuan input costs.
Read sourceNingxia's solar-powered water-saving tech goes global via Belt and Road from salt-alkali lands to World Cup fields
This article reports on how Ningxia, a drought-prone region in northwest China, is exporting its innovative solar-powered water-saving agricultural technology to Belt and Road countries. The technology, developed over 30 years by Ningxia Wo Zhi Yuan Technology Co., combines photovoltaic panels with underground drip irrigation to turn saline-alkali land into productive farmland. A key breakthrough came in 2022 when the company secured a $1.2 billion contract to build the World Cup turf in Qatar, overcoming extreme conditions of no water, no electricity, and saline groundwater. The system, which uses solar power for energy and desalination, and precise subsurface irrigation to reduce evaporation, has since expanded to Saudi Arabia, Oman, Egypt, and other nations. In Ningxia's Hongsibu district, four demonstration greenhouses generate annual revenue of about 100,000 yuan per mu (0.067 hectares), far exceeding traditional greenhouses. The company holds 5 international and over 60 Chinese patents. The article attributes these developments to company chairman Sun Zhaojun and local officials, highlighting the technology's role in China's Belt and Road Initiative and China-Arab agricultural cooperation.
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Ningxia's Solar-Powered Water-Saving Tech Goes Global via Belt and Road, From Desert to World Cup Fields
This article reports on the international expansion of a water-saving photovoltaic (solar) greenhouse technology developed in Ningxia, China, by Ningxia Wozhiyuan Technology Co., Ltd. The technology, which combines solar power generation with precision underground drip irrigation, was initially tested in the saline-alkali soil of Hongsibao District. It gained global attention after being used to grow turf for the 2022 Qatar World Cup, securing a $1.2 billion contract. The system is fully enclosed, uses no bricks or cotton blankets, and is controlled by AI to optimize water and temperature. Wozhiyuan has since signed agreements with Saudi Arabia ($167 million) and Oman ($82 million), and is in talks with several other countries along the Belt and Road Initiative. The company holds 5 international and over 60 Chinese patents. The article highlights the technology's ability to turn unproductive saline-alkali land into high-yield farmland, with one mu (0.067 hectares) generating annual revenue of around 80,000 yuan from crops and 20,000 yuan from surplus electricity sales. The technology is part of a broader Chinese strategy to promote agricultural technology cooperation with Arab states.
Read sourceChinese Firm's Solar Greenhouse Boosts Tomato and Pepper Yield in Arid Northwest Region
An article from East Money reports on a pilot project in Ningxia, China, where Ningxia Wozhiyuan Technology Co., Ltd. has developed an intelligent, constant-temperature, water-saving photovoltaic greenhouse to address challenges of saline-alkali soil and drought in northwest China. The project, located in Hongsibu District, Wuzhong City, uses a solid waste improvement formula to amend poor soil and a temperature control system to prevent crop damage. According to company chairman Sun Zhaojun, the system can double annual production of conventional crops like tomatoes and bell peppers, and quadruple production of high-value crops like strawberries and fish. The greenhouse uses self-generated solar power for cooling and heating, enabling year-round production. The system costs tens of thousands of yuan more than traditional facilities but can recover the cost difference in 3-4 years and has a design life of 25 years. The technology has also been adapted for use in Middle Eastern countries including the UAE, Oman, Saudi Arabia, Qatar, and Egypt, where it addresses similar issues of desert soil and water scarcity.
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