Distributed solar photovoltaics in China: Policies and economic performance

摘要: Abstract The recent rapid development of distributed PV (photovoltaic) industry in China closely ties to the relevant policies support. This paper reviews some main points including financial support, technology innovation and management improvement. Scenario analysis both residential sectors industrial commercial are taken into account. We calculate IRR (internal rate return) static payback period a specific system China's five cities located different resource areas. In order provide realistic reference for investors, historical data from real projects used generating capacity. impacts policy variables such as subsidies, benchmark price, electricity price tax on economic performance discussed. results show that with high generation efficiency has produced good benefit two scenarios under current policies. instruments efficient. At end paper, recommendations offered references government.