Featured in Triumph for our times – 01-2016

The tiger on the path

China curtailment: Debilitating, inherent, and seemingly insurmountable Chinas inability to connect to the grid up to 10% of completed solar PV capacity is a serious cause for concern. But with this and other PV predators laying in wait, the government has a clear target to aim for if it wishes to ensure its renewable energy goals are met.

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pv magazine

07 Jan 2016

At least 10% of China’s total PV capacity was wasted due to grid curtailment during the last few weeks of 2015, according to data released by China’s National Energy Administration (NEA). This scenario paints a depressing picture for many PV investors and operators because such high curtailment rates equate to around 10% of total investment …

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