Powering to a cleaner and greener future

After three successful trials to supply its 6 million residents with clean energy, the province is now gearing up to help the rest of the country

Editor's note: As the People's Republic of China prepares to celebrate its 70th anniversary on Oct 1, China Daily is featuring a series of stories on the role regions have played in the country's development and where they are today.

Qinghai province set a record in June, when for 360 consecutive hours its 6 million residents used nothing but clean energy - generated from wind, solar and hydropower stations.