What is the potential PV power generation in China?

The potential PV power generation in China is estimated to be 1.38874 × 10 14 kWh. China's eight developed coastal provinces account for 1% of generation potential. Associated CO 2 reduction could meet China’s emission reduction commitment. Maximum PV scenario needs inter-regional transmission capacity reach 300 GW.

What is the capacity potential for large-scale solar PV in China?

4. Discussion This work reports that the total capacity potential for large-scale PV in China is 108.22 TW with 150.73 PWh annual solar PV generation (implying an average capacity factor of 15.9), which can bring 150.28 billion tones of CO 2 emission mitigation caused by coal-fired power generation.

Can China develop large-scale solar power?

The power generation at maximum installed capacity would be 1.38874 × 10 14 kWh, or 21.4 times the total national electricity production of China in 2016. These results show that there is significant scope for the further development of large-scale PV in China.

Can large-scale PV generation meet China's power demand?

All regions of China except those in the North China and Jiangsu, Zhejiang as well as Fujian, have sufficient generation potential to meet their power demand by vigorously developing large-scale PV generation as a substitute for current power generation.

Can solar power replace fossil fuels in China?

If current fossil fuel-based power generation can be fully substituted by large-scale PV power generation in China 2030, an annual CO 2 emission reduction of a 4301–5971 Mt will be brought about.

Where is China's largest molten salt solar power plant located?

China's largest molten salt solar thermal power plant is situated in Dunhuang, northwest China's Gansu Province. By receiving sunlight and heating up the molten salt, it can constantly generate electricity. The power station generates 390 million kilowatts of electricity per year, reducing carbon dioxide emissions by 350,000 tonnes.