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What is the main type of photovoltaic cell in Beijing?

Monocrystalline silicon cell is the main type of photovoltaic cells in Beijing. There are significant gaps between China and developed countries in terms of production cost, efficiency level, finished product ratio, production automation and process stability. The research on solar energy utilization should be strengthened.

What is the first solar power demonstration project in China?

In May 2009, the experimental solar thermal power plant in Yanqing county was approved, which is the first solar thermal power demonstration project in China, remarking that Beijing obtained a new breakthrough in the field of solar energy utilization.

Why are PV installations growing so fast in China?

(3) The rapid growth of PV installations in China, from 1 Gigawatts (GW) in 2010 to 306 GW in 2021, is attributed to significant policy and financial support (e.g., direct fiscal subsidies, preferential loan interest rates, and tax incentives (4−6)) from the central government.

Does China have a solar PV industry?

The solar PV industry in China is experiencing increased domestic growth, after many years of being mainly export-oriented. Despite recent declines in prices of solar PV panels, the industry still enjoys much political and financial support from the central government and local governments.

Who is China's leading solar energy company?

Himin Solar Energy Group, China’s leader in SWHs, was the key player for commercializing the product and scaling up the business. Today, leading firms, such as Himin, still cooperate with the Chinese Academy of Sciences and universities for R&D in SWHs.

How many households use solar water heating systems in China?

In 2009, it was reported that over 30 million households used SWH households (China Greentech Initiative, 2011), while calculations suggest that today over 75 million solar water heating systems are being used in China.