National Poverty Alleviation and Development of Solar Power Generation

Can solar photovoltaic projects improve poverty alleviation in China?

We propose several policy recommendations to sustain progress in China's efforts to deploy PV for poverty alleviation. There lacks a comprehensive analysis on the large-scale deployment of solar photovoltaic projects and its impact on poverty alleviation.

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.

Can solar photovoltaic projects help alleviate poverty in rural areas?

Nature Communications 11, Article number: 1969 (2020) Cite this article Since 2013, China has implemented a large-scale initiative to systematically deploy solar photovoltaic (PV) projects to alleviate poverty in rural areas.

How to promote PV poverty alleviation based on local solar resource endowments?

Policy Recommendation 1: Plan Photovoltaic Deployment Based on Local Solar Resource Endowments. The implementation and promotion of PV poverty alleviation policies should be guided by the solar resource endowments of each locality and follow a framework of scientific and rational planning.