Where is the photovoltaic (PV) market developing?

Figure 7. The photovoltaic (PV) market development in China, Germany, Japan and the USA from 1990 to 2017 (Data source: IEA. PVPS. National Survey Report of PV Power Applications). By the end of 2009, the cumulative PV installed capacity in China was only 300 MW.

How can photovoltaic power generation technology and production be promoted?

Additionally, the photovoltaic power generation technology and production can be promoted through the synergy between the measures and then transformed into construction and application.

How do distributed PV projects make money?

Revenue from distributed PV projects is usually determined by the on-grid price of power and the amount of power generation. The power generation depends on the installed capacity, the average annual utilization hours, the efficiency of PV system, the attenuation rate of PV system.

Where did photovoltaic market development and incentive policy take place?

Annual photovoltaic (PV) market development and incentive policy in China, Germany, Japan and the United States (Data source: IEA policy database). Except for the USA, all other three countries launched national-scale FiT schemes. Figure 10 shows the annual PV market and incentive policy in China, Germany, Japan, and the USA from 1990 to 2016.

How does the government support the PV industry?

Since 2009, the government has attached importance to the domestic PV market and adopted a range of policies to support its development, such as special funds for renewable energy, feed-in tariff subsidies, preferential income tax for high and new technology enterprises, financial aid for PV applications, and demonstration projects.

What are the policy goals of photovoltaic power generation?

The policy goals of photovoltaic power generation are divided into three aspects: improving technology and promoting production, promoting construction and application, and guaranteeing and maintaining application effects.