April Solar Policy Review: Analysis of New Initiatives Impacting 25 Provinces and 69 Regulations

April Solar Policy Review: Analyzing Solar Construction Plans, Subsidies, BIPV, and Planning Policies Affecting 25 Provinces

In April, a total of 69 solar policies were released by national and local authorities, including 12 national policies and 57 local policies. Changes were noted across solar policies in 25 provinces and cities including Anhui, Beijing, Gansu, Guangdong, Guangxi, Guizhou, Hainan, Hebei, Henan, Heilongjiang, Hunan, Jilin, Jiangsu, Jiangxi, Liaoning, Inner Mongolia, Ningxia, Shandong, Shanxi, Shaanxi, Shanghai, Sichuan, Yunnan, Zhejiang, and Chongqing. (Note: All policy content is collected from relevant government websites and is publicly available. Additional information is welcome.)

In April, the General Office of the Central Committee of the Communist Party and the General Office of the State Council issued documents to improve the pricing policy for near-sourced renewable energy trading and optimize the pricing mechanism for incremental distribution networks. Ten departments, including the Ministry of Transport, also released guidelines to promote the integrated use of clean energy in ports and waterways, leveraging existing conditions for safe operations.

The National Energy Administration announced support for private enterprises to invest in the “Shagoar” large base and encouraged the application of advanced photovoltaic technologies based on market needs to promote innovation among private companies.

Local Policies Overview

In April, 57 solar-related policies were released across various provinces. These include:

• Construction Indicators (9 policies): Ningxia Wuzhong, Liaoning (2 policies each), Shaanxi, Hebei, Guizhou, Shanxi, Jiangxi Nanchang (1 policy each).
• Subsidies (2 policies): Beijing Xicheng, Zhejiang Hangzhou (1 policy each).
• BIPV (3 policies): Chongqing, Guangdong Dongyuan, Guangdong Shenzhen (1 policy each).
• Energy Storage (3 policies): Jilin, Guangdong Zhuhai, Henan (1 policy each).
• Project Management/Construction/Applications/Land Use (23 policies): Various provinces including Anhui, Shanxi, Guangdong, Jilin, Hunan, and others.
• Planning/Guiding Opinions (8 policies): Issued in Guangdong, Shanxi, Sichuan, and other locations.
• Other Policies (9 policies): Issued in Beijing, Shanghai, Gansu, Shandong, Sichuan, Jiangsu, Inner Mongolia, and Yunnan.

Construction Indicators

In April, policies related to competitive project allocation and construction plans were highlighted. Ningxia Wuzhong announced projects for guaranteed grid-connected renewable energy with a total application scale of 16.1 GW, with an intended arrangement of 6 GW. Liaoning released its first batch of wind and solar project construction plans for 2025, targeting a total capacity of 7 million kilowatts.

Guizhou publicized the status of wind and solar projects for the period from December 2024 to April 2025, totaling 94 projects with a capacity of 796.893 MW. Jiangxi Nanchang announced results for its fourth batch of rooftop solar projects, totaling 59.473 MW.

Subsidies and Energy Storage

April saw 2 subsidy policies with notable offerings in Beijing and Zhejiang, providing financial support based on installed capacity. Additionally, 3 energy storage policies were introduced, including a total capacity of 420 MW in Henan.

Planning and Management Policies

Eight planning and guiding opinions were issued, with Guangdong aiming for a total installed capacity of 3 million kilowatts by the end of 2025, while Sichuan anticipates substantial growth in its renewable energy sector.

Management policies in Guangdong highlighted areas facing consumption constraints, while provinces such as Inner Mongolia and Shanxi outlined new measures for distributed solar project applications.

Conclusion

This comprehensive review of solar policies in April underscores a significant push towards enhancing solar energy deployment across various provinces. With numerous initiatives aimed at improving efficiency and encouraging private sector involvement, the solar landscape is set to evolve rapidly in the coming years.