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.

What is the wind and PV power generation potential of China?

The wind and PV power generation potential of China is about 95.84 PWh, which is approximately 13 times the electricity demand of China in 2020. The rich areas of wind power generation are mainly distributed in the western, northern, and coastal provinces of China.

Why does China have a low solar power generation rate?

The Northeast China has lower theoretical PV power generation mainly due to the high latitude, low solar radiation and low land use, while the lower value of the East and Central China are mainly because of thicker clouds cover and higher temperature.

Where is solar power generated in China?

Fig. 2. Spatial distribution of annual theoretical power generation of China in 2015. The results of theoretical PV power generation show that the high-value areas are mainly concentrated in the Qinghai-Tibet Plateau, followed by Northwest China and Yunnan, where are rich in solar radiation resources.

How much power does a solar panel generate a year in China?

Fig. 16 shows the results of the seasonal spatial distribution of China's power generation when PV panels are placed horizontally on the surface. The average power generation in each season is 68 kWhm −2 in spring, 78 kWhm −2 in summer, 51 kWhm −2 in autumn, and 37 kWhm −2 in winter，respectively.

Can solar power be generated on the slopes of a highway?

The theoretical and actual power generation of the PV system on the slopes of the selected highway section. Table A7. The assessment results of the solar power generation on the slopes of different highway segments (kWh).