Is solar PV a cost-competitive source of energy in China?

In this case, the cost advantage of solar PV could be further amplified. The decline in costs for solar power and storage systems offers opportunity for solar-plus-storage systems to serve as a cost-competitive source for the future energy system in China.

Are solar-plus-storage systems a potential energy source for China?

In addition, the grid penetration potentials of the solar-plus-storage systems were further quantified spatiotemporally for China through the integration of the techno-economic model and an hourly power dispatch model. Technical Potential.

Is solar power cost competitive?

We find that the cost competitiveness of solar power allows for pairing with storage capacity to supply 7.2 PWh of grid-compatible electricity, meeting 43.2% of China’s demand in 2060 at a price lower than 2.5 US cents/kWh.

Is solar power a good investment in China?

The large-scale installation of solar power both globally and in China has promoted improvements in PV conversion efficiencies and reductions in generation costs. Capital costs of utility-scale solar PV per kW fell by 63.3% between 2011 and 2018 in China, accompanied by a number of downward adjustments in the levels of subsidies (18).

What does 'new energy storage' mean for China?

Trade body China Energy Storage Alliance (CNESA) said last week (15 January) that ‘new energy storage’ capacity reached 78.3GW/184.2GWh by the end of 2024, a term it appears to use to describe technologies other than pumped hydro energy storage.

Can storage systems be integrated into solar power stations?

In addition, the cost reduction of solar power, and similar trends in storage technologies like lithium-ion batteries (28), brings an opportunity to integrate storage systems into solar power stations.