Representatives of the Hohhot government and four companies sign a cooperation agreement at the launch ceremony of the Yili Modern Smart Healthy Valley project on Dec 12. [Photo/chinadaily.com.cn]

The Hohhot-based Yili Modern Smart Healthy Valley zero-carbon five-star demonstration project was jointly launched on Dec 31 by the municipal government of Hohhot – capital of North China's Inner Mongolia autonomous region – as well as the Yili Group, China Shenhua Energy Co, China Longyuan Power Group and Beijing Mingheng Industrial Investment Co.

As a key project in the autonomous region, the Yili Modern Smart Health Valley adopted an international zero-carbon five-star design and promoted it in strict accordance with zero-carbon requirements in the construction process.

Relying on comprehensive energy supplies, the project will drive the coordinated development of three areas: a zero-carbon industrial park, the new energy equipment industry, and a new energy base.

In the future, numerous new energy projects – such as new energy charging piles, rooftop solar panels, industrial energy-saving systems and hydrogen storage–will be built in Yili health valley.

After the completion of the project, it is expected there will be major improvements to the environment, as well as social and economic benefits.

The Yili valley will be built into a new intelligent, modern eco-friendly area with the integration of industry and city, as well as complete functions – in a space that is suitable for business, living, learning and tourism.