National Development and Reform Commission Poverty Alleviation Solar Power Generation

What is photovoltaic poverty alleviation?

The photovoltaic poverty alleviation project, part of the “Ten Major Precise Poverty Alleviation Projects” implemented by the Poverty Alleviation Office of the State Council, significantly contributes to eradicating poverty and rural revitalization.

What are China's photovoltaic poverty alleviation projects?

China's photovoltaic poverty alleviation projects (PPAPs) aim to help alleviate poverty by using the new energy power generation. In recent years, the PPAPs have flourished with the strong support of the Chinese government, becoming an integral strategy for the support of rural industries.

Does national policy regulation support photovoltaic poverty alleviation?

Although the benchmark feed-in tariff for photovoltaic power decreases continuously, and power grid parity for renewable energy is inevitable, national policy regulation and controls still provide preferential support for photovoltaic poverty alleviation (Yang et al., 2019).

Do solar photovoltaic projects improve poverty alleviation?

There lacks a comprehensive analysis on the large-scale deployment of solar photovoltaic projects and its impact on poverty alleviation. Here the authors show that solar photovoltaic poverty alleviation pilot policy increases per-capita disposable income in a county by approximately 7%-8%.