National Development and Reform Commission s solar power generation policy

What is the policy related to solar energy development?

The only policy related to solar energy development is the supply-side R&D policy to promote and follow the development of solar technology. For the demand-side, Solar PV was planned by the government as the solution for non-electricity remote areas.

What is the State Council's new energy development plan?

The State Council released a circular on the implementation plan to promote the high-quality development of new energy in the new era, drawn up by the National Development and Reform Commission and the National Energy Administration, on May 30.

What is the purpose of the National Development & Reform Commission?

To encourage the construction of offshore wind power bases and promote the deployment of offshore wind power in deep-water and offshore areas. (National Development and Reform Commission, 2022b) Steadily promote structural transformation and accelerate the transformation of green and low-carbon energy.

What are the demand-side policy practices related to solar energy?

The demand-side policy practices related to solar energy in different countries cover a very rich range of policy instruments, including feed-in-tariffs, subsidies, net metering, green tags, renewable energy portfolios, financial support, public investment, tax credits, government mandates and regulatory provision , .

What is the approval process for a solar PV project?

A typical approval process for a solar PV project may involve multiple local departments and companies (for example, local development and reform commissions, city planning departments, energy administrations, ecology and environment departments, building departments, power grid companies, and banks).

Why did the NDRC change the feed-in tariff for solar power?

In 2016, the NDRC issued a notice that modified the feed-in tariff benchmarks for onshore wind power and photovoltaic power generation. As a result, the feed-in tariff for solar PV power transitioned from being subsidy-driven to prioritizing grid parity.