Photovoltaic panels in Central Asia

Is China a leader in the global solar PV market?

China has emerged as a leading player in the global solar PV market. According to China's National Energy Administration (NEA), the country added 54.88 GW of solar PV capacity in 2021 comprising approximately 29.28 GW of distributed generation and 25.60 GW of centralized solar PV.

How difficult is the energy transition in Central Asia?

The energy transition implies difficult political decisions that governments and societies are not fully ready for. It also requires enhanced regional cooperation and coordination that would allow Central Asian countries to have more diversified and reliable energy systems. The obstacles are substantial but not unsurmountable.

Where are PV farms located in China?

However, in reality, the majority of giant PV farms are concentrated in the east. According to the statistics from China's National Energy Administration, the installed capacities in Shandong, Hebei, Jiangsu and Zhejiang are larger than other provinces in China and only Ningxia is in the top 10 list for installed capacity .

Why did China give Kazakhstan a 1 MW solar plant?

By 2017, as China’s domestic solar capacity was outstripping demand, Beijing reined in its liberal aid for producers and instructed them to seek business abroad. The PRC offered Kazakhstan a taste of its technologies, gifting a 1 MW solar plant to the Alatau Innovation Park near Almaty.

Is PV production increasing in the southeast?

Compared with the historical period, the southeast shows a consistent increase in PV production for all the months, with the largest increase (above 10 % in SSP126) in cold months and the smallest increase in June and July.