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Does China need a centralized and distributed photovoltaic system?

Owing to China's escalating demand for renewable energy and carbon emissions reduction, and given its prominent position as one of the fastest-growing nations in photovoltaic (PV) development, a comprehensive assessment of the potential of both centralized and distributed photovoltaic systems in China is crucial.

Can centralized large-scale PV power plants be developed in China?

For example, the China renewable energy industry development report 2018 , which assessed the potential of centralized large-scale PV power plants, found only 5% of the area of one land use type, Gobi, to be developed. However, the suitability of other geographical and resource environment conditions was not considered.

Does China have a PV industry?

China's PV industry is experiencing rapid growth, with the cumulative grid-connected capacity reaching 234.44 and 157.62 GW for CPV and DPV respectively, by the end of 2022. However, despite these achievements, there is substantial room for PV development in China, as the developed potential represents <1% of the total potential. 3.2.

How can PV power generation be developed in China?

In conclusion, addressing the enormous potential and rapid development of PV power generation in China requires the active implementation of supportive policies, phased and planned development strategies, and a focus on PV growth in carbon-intensive regions.

What is China's new PV installed capacity?

In the first three quarters of 2020, China's newly added PV installed capacity was 18.7GW, higher than the level of the same period of last year. In the fourth quarter, it showed explosive growth, making the annual newly added installed capacity reach 48.2GW, including 32.68GW of centralized PV and 15.52GW of distributed PV.

Does China's PV power generation potential vary across different studies?

The assessments of China's PV power generation potential across different studies varied by up to sixty-fold or more, which can be slightly attributed to the differences in the conditions set in the potential assessment and variations in technological development across distinct timeframes.