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Property, plant and equipment and construction in progress - Additional Information (Details) - USD ($) | 12 Months Ended
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Dec. 31, 2020 | Dec. 31, 2019
Property, plant and equipment and construction in progress |  |
Capital Commitments | $ 29,145 |
Construction In Progress Placed In Service | 1,653,501 | $ 7,755,375
Depreciation | $ 6,335,489 | $ 5,510,336

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