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What drives the growth of residential rooftop solar in China?

The growth of Residential rooftop solar (RRS) in some western countries has predominantly been driven by individual or market behaviour and has been extensively studied. However, the development landscape of RRS in China differs, and its driving mechanisms remain unclear.

Is rooftop PV self-consumption possible in China?

Therefore, this paper makes a comparative study on the rooftop PV self-consumption potential of industrial and commercial users in 20 regions of China, analyzed the impacts of different electric prices and shading conditions on the system's feasibility, provides advice for companies and policymakers to develop rooftop PV deployment.

Are solar energy resources a risk factor for rooftop PV system construction?

The study revealed that areas with abundant solar energy resources and higher electricity prices have a lower economic risk for rooftop PV system construction under the current subsidy price and cost. This finding provides valuable insights and serves as a reference for constructing rooftop PV systems in different regions of China.

What is residential rooftop solar?

1. Introduction Residential rooftop solar (RRS) for electricity generation is essential in the new power system and vital during the low-carbon green energy transformation, which is being adopted globally (Moore and Bullard, 2021). In recent years, China’s RRS has been expanding rapidly, with the annual growth rate ranking first in the world.