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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 much CO2 is reduced by solar photovoltaics in China?

Moreover, through worldwide international trade in solar photovoltaics, China has produced a reduction of over 1000 kgtons of CO2 each year and reached nearly 13000 kgtons in 2016 (Liu et al., 2019).

How can China promote distributed PV?

To promote distributed PV, China’s National Energy Administration launched a “county-level promotion” strategy in 2021. This strategy sets a target for at least 20% of rural households in 676 pilot counties and districts to adopt rooftop solar panels. The concept of “energy justice” originates from John Rawls’ theory of justice.

Why is solar energy important for China's rspv industry?

As China's energy regime is undergoing a transition to a more appropriate energy mix, solar energy will play a crucial role in the future. Currently, the market problem is considered the main obstacle hindering the development of the RSPV industry in China (Kyere et al., 2024; Liu & Shiroyama, 2013).

Can a family install a rooftop photovoltaic system?

In communities embracing the collective leasing mode, all families possess equal opportunity to install rooftop photovoltaic systems; however, household income varies. Families with larger roof areas can install multiple photovoltaic sets and garner more rent.

What happens during the installation phase of a photovoltaic system?

During the installation phase, households following the household autonomy mode are more likely to become vulnerable groups, such as being installed with inferior photovoltaic modules due to lack of information and effective supply chains.