China backs distributed solar installations with new policies

Sep 5, 2014 - China’s National Energy Administration (NEA) said Tuesday the country aims to promote distributed generation (DG) solar projects by implementing new regional policies and programmes, thus expanding its photovoltaic (PV) market.

NEA noted that both urban and rural regions should focus on planning new DG installations, especially in the industrial, agricultural and transport spheres and on the rooftops of public facilities. Such systems provide electricity to local consumers and are significant for optimising the energy structure, ensuring energy security and improving the ecological environment.

NEA also encourages local governments to develop new policies and incentives to spur the development of the emerging distributed PV market. Another point in the statement was the need to establish a coordination mechanism for PV installations, aiming to achieve a standardized solar energy management model.

China will back distributed power also by increasing its engineering services, making applications for such installation easier, through establishing demonstration zones and strengthening the supervision over implementation of relevant policies. The country will aim to enhance its distributed PV grid connection and grid operation services, as well as to reduce fees.

Previously, NEA announced that the country aims to install 13 GW of solar capacity in 2014, including 8 GW of distributed PV and 6 GW of power plants.

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