The program aims to forge complete value chain together with basic research, application research and market research.
This program was approved by CAS’s CCP committee on December 23, 2008. The programme was announced on the annual meeting of CAS officials in late January, 2009.
According to CAS officials, China has a high potential to develop solar energy. The period of sunshine for two-thirds of its region is over 2,200 hours a year. It also has huge desert areas, where solar energy can be harvested.
According to energy industry survey conducted by CAS officials, China has made good progress in photovoltaic sector. The research centers are scattered and lack of cutting-edge technology.
