Solar power generation industry policy standards

Why are standards important in the solar PV industry?

Box 9. THE IMPORTENCE OF STANDARDS IN THE SOLAR PV INDUSTRY Standards are essential for ensuring safety and quality in the solar PV sector, especially because the reliability, performance and durability of solar equipment is critical to ensuring smooth operation of solar power plants.

Should guidance on solar PV be included in the National Policy Statement?

The solar industry very much welcomes the addition of guidance on solar PV to the National Policy Statement for renewable energy infrastructure. However, there are several provisions which could be strengthened, which we have outlined below.

What is the policy related to solar energy development?

The only policy related to solar energy development is the supply-side R&D policy to promote and follow the development of solar technology. For the demand-side, Solar PV was planned by the government as the solution for non-electricity remote areas.

Why should solar energy systems be standardized?

Standardization also provides a common language and framework fostering interoperability, efficiency, safety and overall reliability. IEC TC 82: Solar photovoltaic energy systems, produces international standards enabling systems to convert solar power into electrical energy.

What is the feed-in tariff standard for distributed solar PV power generation?

Meanwhile, the feed-in tariff subsidy standard for the distributed solar PV power generation system set by China is 0.42 RMB/kWh, as shown in Table 3.5 below. Table 3.5. Feed-in tariff of Chinese PV power stations since September 1 2013. For distributed PV power generation projects, the feed-in tariff standard is 0.42 RMB per kWh.

What is China's PV solar policy?

China is a quick policy learner that can follow the international policy experience and import them to China. However, Chinese PV solar policy is lack of strategic policy research. For example, the policies that had been launched were mostly made without the guidance of national energy portfolio strategy.