Buildings have traditionally been energy consumers, but in Zhuhai, southern China, the Hongqi 1970 Art District is taking a different approach with a building-integrated solar project aimed at supporting a greener transition and addressing long-standing industry challenges.

The project makes use of 1,653.28 m² of rooftop space, with a planned installed capacity of 231.46 kWp. Once in operation, it is expected to generate about 280,000 kilowatt-hours of electricity per year, with average annual utilization hours of 153.4. This would meet the yearly power needs of 82 households while reducing carbon emissions by an amount equivalent to planting 1,203 trees.

The project also adopts a drone-based delivery system for installation. Instead of relying on large lifting equipment and manual carrying, drones transport solar panels to the rooftop work area every three to five minutes. This improves efficiency, shortens construction time, and reduces safety risks associated with traditional methods.