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Why is China implementing large-scale photovoltaic (PV) on domestic lands?

The Chinese government established incentives to vitalize domestic markets and to implement large-scale photovoltaic (PV) on domestic lands (“13th FYP development plan for renewable energy,” 2016).

Does China's PV expansion affect croplands?

This research integrates spatial data on PV installations with agricultural productivity figures to assess the impact of China's PV expansion on croplands and estimate the yield potential for six main crops under agrivoltaics. The results disclose a substantial incursion of PV plants into croplands, totaling 911 km 2 by the year 2020.

Why is China moving from centralized solar farms to small Solar projects?

In recent years, China has shifted its focus from centralized solar farms to smaller-scale distributed solar projects, as photovoltaic research continues to improve the technology and lower its costs.

Can agrivoltaics preserve cropland in a full-density PV system?

Compared to PV installations causing these croplands to be completely abandoned, agrivoltaics in a full-density PV system scenario could preserve up to 139 km 2 of cropland with a corresponding crop yield of 7.1 × 10 4 tons, which is 9 % of the crop yield in a no-PV scenario.

Does agrivoltaic system work in China?

Due to lack of empirical modeling, the overall compatibility and profitability of the Agrivoltaic system across China were unknown.

Where is photovoltaic electricity produced in China?

The Photovoltaic electricity production potential data reveals electricity potential(kWh) for 1000 kWp installed capacity ground mount system. The highest production value in China is 2318.97 kWh, which is located in southwest China (Tibet region) and Northwest China (Inner Mongolia region).