China Power Construction Cooperation Photovoltaic Support

Is photovoltaic power a strategic goal for China's future energy?

This has become a significant strategic goal for China's future energy ( Huang and Wang, 2018 ). Photovoltaic (PV) power generation is an important form of solar energy use. Different policies have encouraged its development, including those addressing technology development, production, and application.

How can China improve photovoltaic development?

Chinese government relies too much on the state's macroeconomic control in PV power applications. Reinforcing demand-type policies and improve green certification transactions is needed in China. Over the past decades, a series of policies and regulations have been formulated to encourage photovoltaic (PV) development in China.

Are Chinese solar photovoltaic (PV) companies engaged in overseas activities?

We find that Chinese solar photovoltaic (PV) firms are primarily engaging in downstream activities overseas, along with some manufacturing activities, and minimal upstream activities. We also find that there are opportunities for technology transfer within all segments of the solar value chain characterizing overseas activities.

What policy instruments are used to promote PV power generation in China?

The choice of policy instruments has differed over time. Before 2009, supply-type policies were widely carried out; examples include government procurement and funding. At the time, there were few PV power generation projects in China, and policies were needed to promote the application of PV power.

Which solar PV manufacturers can compete with China?

The only other solar PV manufacturers from other countries that can compete with China on scale are Hanwha Q Cells and LG Electronics from the Republic of Korea and First Solar in the United States.

What is the installed capacity of photovoltaic power generation in China?

Fig. 1 shows the annual installed capacity of PV power generation in China. The growth rate reaches the peak in 2011. Although the growth rate declines after 2011, the installed capacity of photovoltaic power generation is growing rapidly, almost 180 GW (Gigawatt).