Zhongshan's firstsolid alternative fuel project, with an annual production capacity of 100,000 tons, was signed at the headquarters of Zhongshan Investment Holdings on September 21.

The project, with an approximate investment of 33 million yuan, is expected to be completed by the end of this year. After going into operation, it can recycle general industrial solid waste generated in the city and produce green and environmental solid alternative fuels.

Covering an area of about 5,000 square meters, the project will include a preparation system of solid alternative fuels, a dust pelletizing system, a fire protection system, a rainwater collection system, and other supporting facilities.

The project will utilize solid waste treatment equipment independently developed and manufactured by Harden Machinery Ltd, a subsidiary of Harden International Limited, to process various industrial solid wastes and convert them into solid alternative fuels for cement makers and power generation enterprises.

"Every 1.4 tons of garbage can be used to replace 1 ton of coal, with only 1/3 of CO2 emissions", said Liu Feng, general manager of Harden.