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Does low emission scenario favor the implementation of solar energy in China?

This suggests that the low emission scenario generally favors the implementation of solar energy in China; and therefore, if this can be achieved, the expectation is that the goal of accelerating the development of distributed energy in east and central China can be reached.

Is China's solar PV potential priced lower than coal-fired energy?

According to our results, approximately 78.6 % and 99.9 % of China's technical solar PV potential are priced lower than the benchmark price of coal-fired energy in pessimistic and optimistic scenario.

Why is PV potential declining in China under low emission scenario?

Generally, the Table 5 also suggested that, under low emission scenario, the decline trend in the PV potential over Northeast China due to the reduced solar radiation and increased temperature, while the increase trend in the PV potential over Central China and East China result from the increased solar radiation and increased temperature.

Should China develop wind and solar energy simultaneously?

The seasonal patterns show that China should develop wind and solar energy simultaneously, to exploit wind’s highest potential during winter and early spring, and solar’s higher production during late spring and summer.

Where is solar PV based in China?

The largest potential for onshore wind energy is in the northern and coastal areas, in the provinces of Inner Mongolia, Shandong, and Heilongjiang. The largest potential for solar PV is also in the north, concentrated in Northwest China, in the provinces of Xinjiang, Gansu, Shaanxi, Qinghai, and Ningxia.

Will China slow down the growth of PV & wind power?

There is also a chance that the growth of PV and wind power in China slows down owing to decreasing governmental subsides 20, a lack of transmission infrastructure 6 and restrictions for protecting agricultural, industrial and urban lands 21.