By the end of 2020, SES total capacity in China could reach 160 million kW Bashny.Net

During the 13th Five-Year Plan (2016-2020). China plans to significantly increase the scale of the use of solar energy. According to the planned State Administration of Energy Affairs of the PRC targets to the end of 2020 the total capacity of solar power plants of the country is expected to reach 160 million kw, and the annual output of electricity -. 170 billion kWh




In particular, the capacity of solar power plants with photovoltaic energy conversion is expected to reach 150 million kW, and a photothermal energy conversion - 10 million kW
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Central and local authorities are actively promoting the use of solar energy the population, especially the rural, through various incentives. For example, only last year in the city of Jinhua Province. Zhejiang local electricity supplier has received an application for electrical connection of solar panels with a total capacity of 4308 kW 920 households.



According to the representative of power supply companies, the China National Corporation Jinhua power «State Grid», usually on the roof of the rural house can be installed about 24 solar panels.

Thus, on average, one household may generate 7,200 kWh energy per year. In addition, the installation of solar panels can completely pay for itself in 5-7 years, they can be purchased on credit on favorable terms, farmers can also take the roof of his home in rent the company, and together with them to benefit from the sale of electricity generated in this way.