A new industrial zone is currently being built which is affectionately known as “Solar Valley”. Its purpose is for experimenting with clean-energy urban projects and massive use of household utilities such as solar-powered water heaters. Solar energy is one of the largest industry types in Dezhou and one company has developed into being the largest solar-powered water heater manufacturer in the world. It is actively experimenting with photoelectricity.
Dezhou is also home to the largest solar-powered office building which covers a huge 75,000 square metres.