In order to provide the electricity to the villagers in non-electrified area, Solar Energy Program in western China implemented from 2002-2009, totally 165 mini-grid PV-Hybrid power plants were built. In this paper, the organization, management, and achievements of the program were summarized. Suggestions to improve the management, O&M, efficient use of the power were presented, which shall ensure the sustainable operation of the plants.
Keywords. mini-grid; PV; power plants
How to cite this article
Chen, G. and Ma, S. (2010). 'Solar Energy Program in western China'. SET Proceedings, 9, pp. 1-4. https://doi.org/10.65582/set.2010.120
