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Why is it important to assess photovoltaic power generation potential in China?

Clear spatial dislocations between PV power generation potential and population distribution and electricity demand. Accurate assessment of the photovoltaic (PV) power generation potential in China is important for the reduction of carbon emission intensity and the achievement of the goal of Carbon Neutral.

Where does PV power come from in China?

However, most of the PV potential in China is distributed in sparsely populated regions such as northwest and Tibet of China, and more than 95% of PV power generation in these areas is centralized PV power generation .

What is the PV power generation potential of China?

The PV power generation potential of China was estimated using ERA5-Land hourly data with a spatial resolution of 0.1° × 0.1° (about 10 km × 10 km), and a temporal resolution of 1 h. The quality of the data of ERA5 has also been improved compared to the previous data .

What is the potential of solar power generation in China?

Chen et al. developed a comprehensive solar resource assessment system based on the GIS + MCDM method in 2019. This system was applied to the assessment of the potential of PV power generation in the countries under the “Belt and Road” initiative. The results showed that the PV potential of China is 100.8 PWh.

Are photovoltaic power installations in Yunnan and Guangdong competitive?

For Yunnan, Guangdong, and Hubei, the photovoltaic power installations are at low levels with neighboring provinces, showing a relatively weak regional competition pattern. In addition, the photovoltaic power installation in different stages varied at the provincial level.

What is the average LCOE of PV power generation in China?

According to statistics, the average LCOE of the ground PV stations in China is about 0.39 yuan/kWh by 2019, and it is expected that the LCOE of the PV power generation in China will be basically consistent with the average cost of coal-fired power generation by 2021 . In this case, the PV subsidies may be canceled.