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Environment & Energy

kristopher

(29,798 posts) Wed Jul 26, 2017, 11:09 AM Jul 2017

My summary:
Total 2017 added solar capacity looks to exceed 40GW

Cumulative solar capacity to end of 1Q2017 stands at 85GW

Grid integration for both wind and solar lags the frenetic rate of installation

New build renewables and economic slowdown resulting in "under-utilization" of existing generation system.

Link to article: http://www.renewableenergyworld.com/articles/2017/07/china-achieves-7-2-mw-new-solar-capacity-milestone-in-1q17.html

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China Installs 7+ Gigawatts Solar in first 3 months of 2017 (Original Post) kristopher Jul 2017 OP

Once again, China and other nations outpace U.S. packman Jul 2017 #1

Historically, I think they've been closer to 15% FBaggins Jul 2017 #3

(16,296 posts)

1. Once again, China and other nations outpace U.S.

Wed Jul 26, 2017, 11:17 AM

Jul 2017

Bravo to China - Now if our illustrious leaders can get their heads out of their asses

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2. Based on the 21,400 gwh of solar electricity generated, 12-13% capacity factor n/t

Wed Jul 26, 2017, 12:08 PM

Jul 2017

(27,802 posts)

3. Historically, I think they've been closer to 15%

Wed Jul 26, 2017, 12:41 PM

Jul 2017

But your figure is not unreasonable if a high percentage of recent installations are not connected to the grid.