Science and Technology Innovation Board Photovoltaic Equipment

What is technological innovation in China's PV industry?

The research on technological innovation of China’s PV industry has mainly been based on the technological innovation system (TIS). The TIS method can deeply analyse various factors that affect the level of technological innovation; thus, it has also widely used to study technological innovation in the PV industry (Zhang and Gallagher, 2016).

Is Chinese photovoltaic industry a strategic emerging industry?

As a strategic emerging industry, the rapid expansion and technological innovation of Chinese PV industry cannot be separated from the support of national policies and funds. What is the current status of innovation in Chinese photovoltaic industry? Is it effective?

How is the PV industry transforming?

The PV industry has gradually realised the operation mechanism of de-subsiding and marketisation. The continued decline in on-grid price and subsidies for the PV industry will force the PV industry to increase R&D input to increase the level of technological innovation.

How is China transforming the photovoltaic industry?

China’s photovoltaic industry has accelerated its technological innovation and further optimised its investment structure, gradually becoming one of the pillar industries for national economic growth. Additionally, the PV industry is in the process of a policy-driven to market-driven transformation.

How to improve the PV manufacturing industry specification conditions?

With the change of PV industry output growth power, the traditional factor input for the development of PV industry is unsustainable. Therefore, the PV industry should improve the PV manufacturing industry specification conditions, by encouraging PV enterprises to carry out research and development activities to improve the technical level.

Is China a leader in solar PV innovation?

Studies on innovation issue of China’s solar PV industry are few. Zhang and Gallagher (2016) reviewed how China fitted into the global solar PV innovation system, while Huang et al. (2016) analyzed how China became a leader in solar PV by the framework of Technological Innovation System (TIS).