In this study, the "cradle-to-gate" greenhouse gas (GHG) intensities of six types of power generation in China are analyzed using a life cycle assessment approach, including wind power, solar photovoltaic power, nuclear power, hydropower, biomass power, and thermal power.
Lastly, the economic effects were assessed based on the opportunity cost and the relationship between the installed PV power generation and the surpassing value of the secondary industry of China using Granger causality tests. 4.1.
5. Conclusions Life Cycle Assessments have been performed on grid-connected PV power with multi-Si or mono-Si solar modules in China. The energy payback times range from 1.6 to 2.3 years, while GHG emissions are now in the range of 60.1–87.3 g-CO 2 /kW h.
The aim of this study was to analyze the feasibility of the construction of 1-MW GCSPV power stations at four locations in Jiangsu Province, China. The economic, environmental, sensitivity, and risk analyses of the proposed systems were performed using the RETScreen clean energy management software.
1. Compile a life cycle inventory (LCI) of six types of power generation in China on “cradle-to-gate” basis, including wind power, solar PV power, nuclear power, hydropower, biomass power, and thermal power. Analyze the GHG intensities and the contributions of various life cycle stages. 2.
In recent years, solar PV power generation has developed rapidly, with the annual power generation of up to 116.6 billion kW h in 2017. Overview of China's grid mix from 2007 to 2017. PV, photovoltaic
According to Tables 3 and in 2011, the carbon emissions generated during the production and construction of a PV system in China accounted for approximately 88 % of the total carbon emissions throughout the whole life cycle of a PV system, and this proportion remained as high as approximately 80 % in 2018.
In this study, the "cradle-to-gate" greenhouse gas (GHG) intensities of six types of power generation in China are analyzed using a life cycle assessment approach, including wind power, solar photovoltaic power, nuclear power, hydropower, biomass power, and thermal power.
China''s rural area covers about 8.86 million square kilometers, accounting for about 92% of the country''s land area, with people living there accounting for 36.11% of the total population (National Bureau of Statistics of China, 2021) 2017, China proposed the rural revitalization strategy to strengthen industrial development and improve the living conditions of …
The environmental impacts of grid-connected photovoltaic (PV) power generation from crystalline silicon (c-Si) solar modules in China have been investigated using life cycle assessment (LCA). The life cycle inventory was first analyzed. Then the energy consumption and greenhouse gas (GHG) emission during every process were estimated in …
The proposed work can be exploited by decision-makers in the solar energy area for optimal design and analysis of grid-connected solar photovoltaic systems. Discover the world''s research 25 ...
By the end of 2022, the cumulative grid-connected capacity of PV power generation in China had reached 392.04 GW, including 234.42 GW from centralized PV power …
Hou et al. investigated the environmental impacts of grid-connected PV power generation from crystalline silicon solar modules in China using LCA. The results show that the EPBT ranges from 1.6 to 2.3 years, while the GHG emissions range from 60.1 to 87.3 g CO 2 eq/kW h depending on the installation methods [40] .
By the end of 2022, the cumulative grid-connected capacity of PV power generation in China had reached 392.04 GW, including 234.42 GW from centralized PV power plants and 157.62 GW from distributed PV systems, which could indicate great potential for the photovoltaic industry in China as well as a corresponding benefit for carbon ...
First, installed capacity of China''s wind power will reach around 100 million kW by 2015, among which onshore wind power and offshore wind power are 95 GW and 5 GW; solar energy has the installed capacity of 10 GW with 9 GW for solar PV and 1 GW for solar thermal power generation; installed capacity of biomass power generation is up to 13 GW. From the …
Buildings can be used wisely to conserve land resources, and solar photovoltaic power generation can not only ensure self-sufficiency but also help protect the environment by …
For every 1 % increase in PV power generation, the carbon emissions from China''s power generation sector could be reduced by about 2.05 %. Solar energy is an …
Solar power projects and prices for on-grid solar power are regulated by government pricing, with the standard price determined by the Bureau of Commodity Prices of the NDRC. In this framework, the price is based on the actual cost plus a reasonable profit. At present, the subsidy for solar power is 0.25 Yuan/kW h. The government encourages the …
China continues to raise its national goals for solar power generation. In 2007, the National Development and Reform Commission (NDRC) issued its Mid- and Long-Term Plan for Renewable Energy Development, which aimed at achieving a solar power capacity of 0.3 GWp by 2010, and 1.8 GWp by 2020 [8] and had been accomplished now. Five years later, the 12th …
For every 1 % increase in PV power generation, the carbon emissions from China''s power generation sector could be reduced by about 2.05 %. Solar energy is an inexhaustible clean energy, which can be converted into …
Excluding high-vegetation zones, China''s desert regions possess a solar power generation potential of 47–110 PWh per year, which is 5.4–12.7 times China''s 2022 electricity demand and 1.7–3.9 times the global demand. The estimated installed capacity ranges from 36.4 to 84.9 TW, with system costs between $10.0 and 33.5 trillion. The potential CO₂ …
In this study, based on ISO 14067, PAS 2050, and other carbon emission factors accounting standards, the product carbon emission factors of China''s thermal power …
6 · China is the world''s largest emitter of carbon dioxide and the second-largest consumer of energy, placing it in a pivotal role in global efforts to tackle the energy challenge and …
Research on the technical and economic implications of hybrid renewable energy power generation plays an important role in promoting the popularization and use of such power generation systems [8].Kim et al. [9] studied the technical, economic, and environmental feasibility of hybrid systems consisting of renewable energy, a power grid system, and diesel generators …
In this study, based on ISO 14067, PAS 2050, and other carbon emission factors accounting standards, the product carbon emission factors of China''s thermal power generation, solar power generation, hydroelectric power generation, wind power generation, nuclear power generation, and biomass power generation are calculated separately and ...
Solar photovoltaic, as a new type of energy, is a clean, efficient energy that China strongly encourages and supports to use. With the proposal of the "Carbon-neutral" and "Carbon-peak"...
The environmental impacts of grid-connected photovoltaic (PV) power generation from crystalline silicon (c-Si) solar modules in China have been investigated using …
Grid-connected solar photovoltaic (GCSPV) power generation is conducive to the large-scale promotion of PV power generation. The aim of this study was to analyze the feasibility of the construction of 1-MW GCSPV power stations at four locations in Jiangsu Province, China. The economic, environmental, sensitivity, and risk analyses of the ...
Grid-connected solar photovoltaic (GCSPV) power generation is conducive to the large-scale promotion of PV power generation. The aim of this study was to analyze the …
6 · China is the world''s largest emitter of carbon dioxide and the second-largest consumer of energy, placing it in a pivotal role in global efforts to tackle the energy challenge and mitigate climate change (Liu et al., 2010) the end of 2019, China''s total installed capacity for renewable energy power generation reached 790 GW, accounting for approximately 30% of …
Buildings can be used wisely to conserve land resources, and solar photovoltaic power generation can not only ensure self-sufficiency but also help protect the environment by supplying additional power to the urban power grid, which satisfies the demands of energy conservation and environmental protection .
Individual country-scale studies have used remote sensing and geographic information system (GIS) data to estimate the maximum potential of solar PV in Inia [16] or obtain the technical suitability of large-scale PV plants in China [17].Ahmed and Khan [18] evaluated the techno-economic potential of large-scale grid-connected PV power generation in the industrial …
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