Xiangxi Photovoltaic Solar Power Generation

Does solar radiation affect PV power generation in Xinjiang?

Solar radiation is the dominant factor in the potential for PV power generation in each grid. The results show that the theoretical potential of PV power generation increases as we move from northern Xinjiang to southern Xinjiang ( Figure 6 ).

Is Xinjiang suitable for PV power generation?

Few studies have made a more comprehensive assessment of the overall PV power generation potential in Xinjiang. Xinjiang has a variety of landscapes, a slightly less developed economy, and a lack of water resources. Indicators for suitability assessments that have been used in other regions may not be suitable to apply in Xinjiang.

Should Xinjiang and Inner Mongolia focus on centralized PV power plants?

Specifically, for Xinjiang, Inner Mongolia, Qinghai, Gansu, and Tibet with huge PV power potential and sparse populations, it is most appropriate to prioritize the construction of large-scale centralized PV power plants to fully exploit the solar energy of the region, while the southeastern provinces should focus on developing distributed PV.

Does Xinjiang have solar power?

Xinjiang accounts for 18.06% of the national potential owing to plentiful solar resources and wide land areas. The yearly PV power potential in China decreased by 1.69 kWh·m −2 ·decade −1 from 1961 to 2016.

Why is it important to assess photovoltaic power generation potential in China?

Clear spatial dislocations between PV power generation potential and population distribution and electricity demand. Accurate assessment of the photovoltaic (PV) power generation potential in China is important for the reduction of carbon emission intensity and the achievement of the goal of Carbon Neutral.

Does Xinjiang receive more solar radiation than lower regions?

The observed sunshine duration data from stations in Xinjiang (2000–2014) were calculated and interpolated. This study used the average annual sunshine duration (SSD) as a criterion. Elevated regions receive more solar radiation than lower regions, but building PV power plants in elevated regions costs a lot [ 34 ].