Overview
Peixian C is a 6 MW solar PV facility located in Peixian, China. The plant is operational and contributes to the country's growing renewable energy capacity.
Peixian C is a solar photovoltaic (PV) power plant located in Peixian, Jiangsu Province, China. With a capacity of 6 MW, it is a small-scale solar facility that feeds clean electricity into the local grid. The plant is operational and represents part of China's extensive deployment of solar energy to meet its renewable energy targets. The facility uses standard solar PV technology to convert sunlight into electricity. China is the world's largest solar market, driven by national policies such as the 14th Five-Year Plan for Renewable Energy, which aims to increase the share of non-fossil fuels in primary energy consumption. The country also has a feed-in tariff system that has historically supported solar development, though recent auctions have driven down costs. Peixian C contributes to reducing carbon emissions and air pollution in the region. Solar PV plants like this one help diversify China's energy mix and support the country's goal of achieving carbon neutrality by 2060. The facility's location in Jiangsu, an industrial province, allows it to supply renewable power to nearby industrial and residential consumers.
Environmental context
The Peixian area has a temperate climate with ample sunlight, suitable for solar energy generation. Solar PV installations have minimal water usage and no direct emissions during operation, but they require land area that could otherwise be used for agriculture or natural habitats. In China, large-scale solar farms are often built on marginal or desert lands to reduce land-use conflicts. The environmental benefits of displacing coal-fired power are significant, given China's heavy reliance on coal for electricity.
Frequently asked questions
Peixian C is located in Peixian, Jiangsu Province, China, at coordinates 34.8910 N, 116.8390 E.
Peixian C has a capacity of 6 megawatts (MW), making it a small-scale solar photovoltaic facility.
Peixian C uses solar photovoltaic (PV) technology to convert sunlight into electricity.
China's 14th Five-Year Plan for Renewable Energy targets increased non-fossil fuel consumption. Peixian C contributes to this goal by generating clean electricity, supported by national feed-in tariffs and renewable portfolio standards.
Solar PV plants produce no direct emissions during operation, reduce reliance on coal-fired power, and have low water consumption. They help mitigate air pollution and carbon emissions in China.