Does community management influence household adoption of rooftop solar photovoltaics in rural China?

This paper examines inequality in household adoption of rooftop solar photovoltaics in rural China through a qualitative study of three villages. The Chinese government promotes distributed solar to drive low-carbon development. However, community management and China’s institutional system influence unequal access.

What is Qiongzhong pumped storage power station?

Qiongzhong Pumped- Storage Power Station is designed to generate 1 billion kilowatt-hours of electricity annually, saving 163,100 tons of standard coal consumption for thermal use in the Hainan power system, reducing about 427,000 tons of carbon dioxide emissions, and about 1,400 tons of sulfur dioxide and dust emissions.

Why is China promoting photovoltaic system in rural areas?

Based on the above reasons, the Chinese government plans to vigorously promote the construction of photovoltaic system in rural areas, which has been included in the 14 th Five-Year Plan of renewable energy development. In the foreseeable future, rural photovoltaic system in China will achieve rapid and sustainable growth. Figure 4.

Why is China moving from centralized solar farms to small Solar projects?

In recent years, China has shifted its focus from centralized solar farms to smaller-scale distributed solar projects, as photovoltaic research continues to improve the technology and lower its costs.

Why is Household PV important for China's rural revitalization strategy?

Household PV has become an important force for China to achieve a “double carbon” target and implement the rural revitalization strategy. With the rapid growth of the installed capacity of distributed PV, its penetration rate in the distribution network is also growing.

How many households in Jiangsu have a rooftop PV system?

For example, Village Z in Jiangsu Province has 32 households. In 2017, the local power company planned free rooftop PV installation for 25 households, but only 23 were ultimately installed. Of the 9 non-adopters, 2 lacked suitable roofs, while others declined over roof damage or absentee concerns.