Banchong Village does not pay for photovoltaic installation

Can a PV system be installed on a village house?

PV system installed on roof of village houses Photovoltaic (PV) systems installed on roofs or roofs of stairhoods of village houses must comply with the specified requirements for green and amenity facilities and must be properly installed and not adversely affect the structural safety of the buildings.

Do residents want to install photovoltaic systems in China?

We analyze residents' intentions to install photovoltaic (PV) systems in China. The adoption of residential PV is influenced by the government's subsidy policy. Property rights for buildings and bungalows also affect PV systems' installation. China's residential PV installation policies should increase users' trust.

Are bungalow residents willing to install PV systems?

Bungalow residents’ inclination to install PV systems is primarily determined by their economic conditions, knowledge and PV system maintenance. Government subsidy and guidance policies can effectively increase their willingness to adopt residential PV.

Should village-level PV stations be built near poverty-stricken areas?

Considering the distribution of poverty-stricken areas, the Chinese government further proposed village-level PV stations as the main mode in PVPA projects and stressed that the stations should be built near poor villages. The installation capacity of each PV station should be controlled within 300 kW in principle.

Does community management influence household adoption of rooftop solar photovoltaics in rural China?

This paper examines inequality in household adoption of rooftop solar photovoltaics in rural China through a qualitative study of three villages. The Chinese government promotes distributed solar to drive low-carbon development. However, community management and China’s institutional system influence unequal access.

How does Chinese government policy affect residential PV systems?

To set an example for residents, the Chinese government mandated local governments, government entities, and public institutions to install residential PV panels [28,29]. Such policy changes are likely to affect the popularity of PV systems among residents.