Science and Technology Innovation Board Photovoltaic Enterprises

Do government photovoltaic subsidies affect enterprise independent innovation in China?

Achieving a green, low-carbon economy necessitates clarifying the impacts of government photovoltaic (PV) subsidies on enterprise independent innovation in China. This study constructs a tripartite evolutionary game model among government, enterprises, and energy regulatory service centers (ERSC).

Do government subsidies promote Enterprise Innovation in the PV industry?

The purpose of this research is to explore the impacts of government subsidies on promoting enterprise innovation in the PV industry in pursuit of renewable energy goals. Theoretical analysis show that government subsidies paly an essential role in promoting enterprises innovation.

Can government subsidies help the photovoltaic industry?

With regard to the photovoltaic industry, Lu and Shao (2016) believed that government subsidies could improve the enthusiasm of photovoltaic enterprises for innovation and promote healthy development.

How does the government support the PV industry?

Since 2009, the government has attached importance to the domestic PV market and adopted a range of policies to support its development, such as special funds for renewable energy, feed-in tariff subsidies, preferential income tax for high and new technology enterprises, financial aid for PV applications, and demonstration projects.

Is Chinese photovoltaic industry a strategic emerging industry?

As a strategic emerging industry, the rapid expansion and technological innovation of Chinese PV industry cannot be separated from the support of national policies and funds. What is the current status of innovation in Chinese photovoltaic industry? Is it effective?

Where did photovoltaic market development and incentive policy take place?

Annual photovoltaic (PV) market development and incentive policy in China, Germany, Japan and the United States (Data source: IEA policy database). Except for the USA, all other three countries launched national-scale FiT schemes. Figure 10 shows the annual PV market and incentive policy in China, Germany, Japan, and the USA from 1990 to 2016.