The Jinan Start-up Area for Growth Drivers Transformation will focus on promoting green development in buildings, energy, and industries, said local officials.

The region, approved by the State Council in April 2021, is the second start-up area in China, following the start-up area of Xiongan New Area. It is located in north Jinan, East China’s Shandong province and spans a total area of 798 square kilometers.

A landmark building of the Jinan Start-up Area for Growth Drivers Transformation [Photo/chinanews.com]

The area shoulders the two national strategic tasks of the ecological protection and high-quality development of the Yellow River Basin, as well as the transformation of old growth drivers to new ones.

To achieve its green development goals, an index system for green ecological construction has been established. Local authorities have made an outline for green urban demonstration area construction, as well as plans for green development in buildings, energy, and transportation. They have also formulated 10 policies on green industry development.

The area will strive to develop ultra-low energy consumption buildings and launch zero-carbon pilot communities. It will develop and utilize renewable energy, such as geothermal energy, solar energy, as well as biomass energy. More efforts will also be made to promote the development and promotion of hydrogen energy technology.