Zhuang Zhou led Li Er to an open space next to the greenhouse.

Here, several rows of black solar panels are neatly arranged.

They appear particularly dazzling under the sunlight.

Li Er walked forward and carefully observed the solar panels.

There was disbelief in his eyes:

"Zhuang Zhou, is this what you call a solar panel?"

"Yes."

Zhuang Zhou nodded and explained:

“These solar panels convert sunlight into electricity.

Then, it is transmitted via wires to where it is needed.”

Solar panels can be divided into monocrystalline silicon and polycrystalline silicon solar panels according to their materials.

Each has its own advantages and costs.

Monocrystalline silicon has high photoelectric conversion efficiency and long service life.

However, the production cost is relatively high and the input cost is relatively large.

So one piece would cost about fifty yuan.

The cost of polysilicon is only twenty yuan.

Zhuang Zhou has money now and is still in the experimental stage, so he chose monocrystalline silicon.

Plus the bracket, controller, inverter, and battery.

This 10-kilowatt solar power generation equipment cost nearly 600,000 yuan.

It is also equipped with ten solar street lights.

Now this area is as bright as day at night.

“It’s amazing!”

After listening to Zhuang Zhou's explanation, Li Er sighed thoughtfully.

He looked up at the sky, the sunlight shone on his face, casting a golden glow.

“This sun has been shining on the earth since ancient times.

And now you can make it work for us, it’s amazing!”

Zhuang Zhou smiled slightly and continued:

“In fact, solar lighting is still a very rudimentary application.

Its true value goes far beyond this.

For example, there are solar water heaters, solar automatic irrigation systems and many other fields.

However, with Datang's current technology, it is still impossible to fully tap its potential."

When Li Er heard this, a gleam of light flashed in his eyes.

He turned to look at Zhuang Zhou and said seriously:

"Zhuang Zhou, I hope you can continue to delve into the applications of solar energy.

Contribute more to the prosperity of the Tang Dynasty."

Zhuang Zhou bowed and said:

"Your Majesty, rest assured. I will live up to your expectations and do my utmost to contribute to the development of the Tang Dynasty."

You still have to say nice things to save your face.

Li Er nodded with satisfaction, and then asked:

"So, how do you plan to promote this solar technology?

I want to hear your opinion!"

Zhuang Zhou pondered for a moment and replied:

"I plan to install solar panels all over the Lishan Mountain area to build a solar power station.

This not only provides a stable power supply for agricultural greenhouses.

It can even provide electricity to the palace in Mount Li, at least to solve the problem of electric lighting first.

As for promotion, this is what I think.

If Your Majesty could give me the solar energy development rights for the entire Chang'an City,

I will first organize some demonstration projects to showcase the advantages and application effects of solar energy technology.

Then, through cooperation with Kyoto's aristocratic families, wealthy merchants, etc., solar energy technology was gradually promoted throughout the country.

Of course, this requires a lot of financial and manpower investment.

But I believe that as long as we work together, we will be able to achieve widespread application of solar energy technology.

Let the entire Datang enter the electric energy age."

Li Er felt very relieved after hearing Zhuang Zhou's plan.

Patting his shoulder, he encouraged:

"Very good, I will fully support you.

I look forward to the day when the Tang Dynasty will enter the glorious era of electricity!

But right now, I have something more urgent that I want you to do?"

Zhuang Zhou was stunned for a moment:

"Oh? Please tell me, Your Majesty."

"I want you to install solar energy in the entire palace first."

“???”

Zhuang Zhou was moved when he heard this.

Install solar energy for the imperial palace?

This is a big deal!

But it also seems like a great opportunity to showcase solar energy.

"What? Are you having trouble?"

Seeing that Zhuang Zhou didn't say anything, Li Er broke the silence.

"No, leave it to me."

After some chatting, it was already noon.

Zhuang Zhou simply invited Li Er to stay for dinner.

Because I had considered that I would stay here often.

So Zhuang Zhou had someone build a small steel-structured attic.

It is nestled against the mountains and beside the water, with a hollow bottom and about ten feet above the ground.

The periphery is made of bamboo and wood for fencing and hedges.

There is a small yard and two small bamboo and wood structures.

The floors have been hardened into cement.

There are many flowers and plants planted in front of the house.

Especially the marguerite flowers, which are colorful and bloom in large patches.

This is Zhuangzhou’s first country cottage at the foot of Mount Li.

You know what, it looks really unique.

You have to work, but you also have to enjoy life.

So!

Zhuang Zhou set up a hot pot under the pavilion in the yard of his country cottage.

Prepare a hot pot dinner.

Seeing Zhuang Zhou busy, Li Er did not help.

Instead, he looked around the small courtyard.

The ground is flat and there is no dirt at all.

There are also flowers and plants planted, and a lounge chair placed, on which a little turtle lies basking in the sun.

Especially on the wall, there are fishing rods and fishing nets hanging.

It looks like he goes fishing often!

Damn it!

It’s so comfortable!

This is how people live!

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