Storyline: Xinjiang's Nileke County pioneers integrated solar-agricultural development [Voice_over] Solar power meets animal husbandry--this is a new model here in Nileke County in Xinjiang. On the slopes, rows of solar panels stretch across the hillsides. Beneath them, grass grows thick and green, while flocks of sheep graze. This is now Asia’s largest integrated wind and solar power project. [Sound_bite] Sarsan Muhutalhan, Herdsman: "This place used to be barren land. After the solar panels were set up, we started receiving subsidies while still being able to herd here." [Sound_bite] Liu Yong, Head of Operations & Inspection, Zhonglu Power, Yili Region: "The panels are raised at least 1.5 meters above the ground, so the sheep can move around underneath. The grass here actually grows greener and thicker than outside, thanks to the shade. Grazing cycles have been extended from about half a month to nearly a full month." [Voice_over] This “solar + herding” model has boosted farmers’ incomes. [Sound_bite] Mulati Duixian, Deputy Party Secretary, Kukubai Village, Nileke County: "Most of the grassland is owned by herders themselves. Now villagers receive rent, which increases by 5 percent every five years, with leases running for 25 years. On average, each household earns about 18,000 yuan more per year. Some even start their new small businesses." [Voice_over] Every year, the project generates about 300 million kilowatt hours of electricity, enough to power more than 150,000 households. It also reduces carbon emissions by 400,000 tons annually, the equivalent of planting over 20 million trees. [Restrictions : No access Chinese mainland]