Recent development of grid-connected PV systems in China

This journal issue is the Proceedings of International Conference on Smart Grid and Clean Energy Technologies (ICSGCE 2011)The exhaustion of fossil fuels and environmental degradation has aroused worldwide attention for renewable as alternative clean energy sources. Benefiting from the rapid development of photovoltaic (PV) technology, solar energy generation, as an important component of renewable energy exploitation, has been witnessing an exponential increase since the past decade. Based on the characteristics of energy distribution and electricity supply status in China, this paper summarizes the current development trends of PV implementations. The state-of-the-art PV technology, specifically the grid-connected photovoltaic system applications is discussed as well. Finally, future challenges and suggestions for PV industry are analyzed and presented © 2011 Published by Elsevier Ltd.postprintThe 2011 IEEE International Conference on Smart Grid and Clean Energy Technologies (IEEE ICSGCE 2011), Chengdu, China, 27-30 September 2011. In Energy Procedia, 2011, v. 12, p. 462-47