Stimulating Resources On How We Might Be Playing Catch-Up To The Solar Panels Sector In China

It appears that China is fast assuming an almost inescapable position as global leader in a lot of areas these days. We hear on a regular basis about enormous infrastructure related projects and even though a lot of what comes out of Beijing is obviously censored, there seems to be little doubt that the country’s “new found” wealth and upward growth cycle shows little sign of abating. Yet another case in point – solar panels. It did not take long for China to reach and get past the United States in terms of installed solar. Both mega markets claimed a minimum of 1 GW of installed solar PV panels during 2011 and now China, according to their National Energy Administration, is planning for a capacity of 3 GW during 2012.

This would certainly be described as a huge increase in capacity and would far surpass what the United States has the capacity to achieve in the exact same period. The People’s Republic is getting ready to develop a really assertive and aggressive stance with regards to sustainability and also the lowering of their CO2 footprint. Solar electricity is viewed by Chinese people as an infinitely viable option. In reality, they may be so fully committed that they have published strategies to increase installed capability to as much as twenty GW through the year 2020.

It seems fair to suggest that an aggressive development similar to this will really only be possible so long as the country continues to see relative growth in its national economic system. As residents start to see increased standards of living so they are crying out for the expected trappings of such refined living. This drive for power will certainly energise the future development of their whole electricity generating sector, quite aside from a potential for solar development.

Is the rest of the world in a position to keep pace? Some countries in Europe as you may know tend to be more aggressive compared to the USA for example. In Great Britain, there are numerous government rewards, discounts and strategies to lure home-owners to really bite the bullet and consider residential solar installations.