China to build 100 panda-shaped solar plants on Silk Road
A Chinese energy company is planning to build 100 panda-shaped solar power plants along the country's Silk Road project which aims at reviving ancient trade routes between Asia and Europe. An investment of $3 billion will be required for 100 such plants which are expected to generate 320 billion kilowatt-hours (kWh) of energy over 25 years, the company has said.