Preface
China's photovoltaic industry is undergoing a revolution. From deserts to oceans to mountains, this clean energy can be found everywhere. In the first quarter of 2024, the new photovoltaic power generation capacity reached a staggering 45.74 million kilowatts. This pace of development not only shows technological progress, but also reflects the country's commitment to sustainable development. This story is about the rapid development of China's photovoltaic industry and how it affects everyone's life.
The term photovoltaic industry has frequently appeared in our field of vision in recent years, which is not only a representative of modern energy technology, but also an important symbol of green and low-carbon development. China has not only been at the forefront of the world in this regard, but has also changed from a catch-up to a frontrunner.
Scenario 1: Photovoltaic panels in the desert
In the middle of the wide desert, rows of solar panels stretching to the horizon are a spectacular sight. These plates have not only changed the face of these inhospitable areas, but have also provided a lot of clean electricity to the surrounding areas. Imagine what was once a barren desert now becoming an important energy production base, a transformation that is not only a landscape but also a huge economic and environmental benefit.
Scenario 2: A semi-submersible platform at sea
On the rough sea, a huge semi-submersible platform stands steadily. This platform is different from ordinary oil and gas platforms, it is used to generate electricity. All year round, whether it's scorching sun or rain or shine, this platform can provide stable power. This is the convenience brought to us by scientific and technological progress, and it is also a challenge to the dependence on traditional energy.
Scenario 3: Photovoltaic facilities in mountainous areas
In the lush mountainous areas, photovoltaic panels under the sun are not only a tool for generating electricity, but also a source of income for local farmers. Chinese medicinal materials such as honeysuckle and vitex planted under photovoltaic panels grow better under the protection of photovoltaic panels, bringing additional economic income to farmers, and this "agriculture and photovoltaic complementation" model is gradually promoted in many areas and has become a new way of agricultural development.
Driven by technological innovation
In the first quarter of 2024, China's new grid-connected photovoltaic power generation capacity reached 45.74 million kilowatts, of which 21.93 million kilowatts were added to centralized photovoltaics and 23.81 million kilowatts were added to distributed photovoltaics. This growth rate is staggering, but what is the driving force behind it? The answer is technological innovation.
In a high-tech test workshop in Jiangsu, we can see the most intuitive evidence. Robots are busy working here, assembling thin cells with unmistakable accuracy. Every three years, the equipment here is updated to keep up with technological developments. This high-efficiency production not only increases production capacity, but also greatly shortens the production cycle and reduces costs. Such innovation is the key to the rapid development of the photovoltaic industry.
With the growing demand from domestic and foreign markets, China's photovoltaic industry is accelerating. For the average person, this means more jobs and cleaner energy. For the country, this is a solid step towards the green energy transition and achieving the goal of carbon neutrality.
All these changes are constantly affecting our lives and futures. But the development of this industry has not been smooth sailing, and what challenges does it face? And how did you overcome these difficulties one by one? These are the key points that we will continue to observe and focus on in the future.