Editorial E&C 37

Have you already toyed with the idea of installing a solar system on the roof of your house or factory? Have you been reluctant to do so because it’s too much of a hassle? Last summer, China launched an innovative pilot program that solves this problem. Under the program, rooftops in districts and cities are equipped with solar panels centrally by a small number of project developers. The roof owners thus have less effort. Within a very short time, 20 gigawatts of new capacity were connected to the grid. Analysts praise the pilot as „creative“ and a „crucial component“ in China’s energy transition. We also took a look at the problems.