Solar panels on rural roofs for power generation

Can rooftop solar be used in rural areas?

The substantial potential of rooftop solar can meet the current annual electricity demands of rural households, and can also address the wider electricity needs of sectors such as agriculture and forestry, collectively amounting to approximately 550 billion kWh.

Can solar power be used in rural areas?

This is especially relevant in densely populated eastern regions, where efficient use of space is crucial. The expansive rooftop area of rural buildings in China, estimated at 27.3 billion square meters, presents a vast potential for residential PV installation.

Can rooftop solar power boost rural income?

Dongwen Liu, CEO of Chongho Bridge, noted that rooftop solar projects could boost the annual cash income of rural populations by 10%-20%. The collaboration with Chongho Bridge is anticipated to yield significant environmental and social benefits for rural households, businesses and their wider communities through rooftop solar power generation.

How much solar power do rural residents use?

From model (10), we find that there are 110.5kWh solar power consumed by rural residents. However, due to a rebound in electricity consumption of 78.46 kWh, only 32.04 kWh of solar electricity is available to offset the rural residents’ electricity demand from the power grid, which is consistent with the results of model (4).