Wind and solar power generation evaluation

What is the economic potential of wind and solar energy?

The economic potential of wind and solar energy exceeds the non-hydro RPS target in 2020 in more than half the provinces, dominated by onshore wind energy in the north and solar PV energy in the south (Fig. 4).

How are wind and solar energy resources assessed in China?

Studies have been conducted to assess wind and solar energy resources both globally and specifically in China (Table 1). On the whole, there have been more assessments of onshore wind and solar resources than offshore wind resources. Both technical potential and economic potential are widely used indicators in resource assessments. Table 1.

How solar and wind energy can be used to generate power?

Solar and wind energy resources are freely available in atmosphere thus utilizing these renewable energy sources to power generation is easy and economic. This type of hybrid system can be modeled near to the consumer, which reduces the transmission cost, losses, and transportation cost.

How effective is solar and wind generation?

The efficacy of meeting electricity demands with generation from solar and wind resources depends on factors such as location and weather; the area over which generating assets are distributed; the mix and magnitude of solar and wind generation capacities; the availability of energy storage; and firm generation capacity 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16.

Does China have a potential for wind and solar PV power generation?

Then, the technical, policy and economic (i.e., theoretical power generation) constraints for wind and PV energy development were comprehensively considered to evaluate the wind and solar PV power generation potential of China in 2020.

Should solar and wind energy systems be integrated?

Despite the individual merits of solar and wind energy systems, their intermittent nature and geographical limitations have spurred interest in hybrid solutions that maximize efficiency and reliability through integrated systems.