Solar power generation in rural areas of Heilongjiang

Does Heilongjiang have solar power?

Given the vast land area of Heilongjiang, the total solar energy resource potential is also substantial. Since 2017, Heilongjiang Province has been designated as a leading base for solar power generation applications, and after 5 years of development, PV installed capacity has become the third-largest power source in the Northeast region.

How much does a PV project cost in Heilongjiang province?

Data sources In this study, we selected a PV pilot county in Heilongjiang Province as the research object. The construction period of the project is six months, with exploration and design costs of $203.358 thousand and construction and installation costs of $4931.438 thousand.

Is solar energy efficient in rural areas?

Annual solar photovoltaic (PV) production (kWh per kW of PV capacity) for counties in the whole solar PV pilot, and international comparison. Winter solar photovoltaic (PV) output as a percentage of summer solar PV output, and international comparison. The rural building energy efficiency is poor.

Can solar PV help China's poorest?

A review of photovoltaic poverty alleviation projects in China: current status, challenge and policy recommendations. Renew. Sustain. Energy Rev.94, 214–223 (2018). Murray, S. F. Solar PV can help China’s poorest.

What are the benefits of solar power generation in China?

If this is all used for solar power generation, the annual power generation can reach up to 1.55 times the electricity consumption of urban and rural residents for the whole society. Through a comprehensive evaluation of energy efficiency and economic benefits, the Chinese mainland can be divided into three types of resource areas.

How much solar power is available in China?

The findings unveiled in this study indicate that China still has more than 6.4 billion m 2 of rural construction area available for the installation of PV modules. If this is all used for solar power generation, the annual power generation can reach up to 1.55 times the electricity consumption of urban and rural residents for the whole society.