Survey of Photovoltaic Industry and Policy in Germany and China

CPI Report Page 8 Survey of Photovoltaic Industry and Policy in Germany and China March 2011 CPI Report Page 9 Survey of Photovoltaic Industry and Policy in Germany and China March 2011 2 Photovoltaics: Technical potential and cost reduction potential 2.1 Historical development of PV installations and production The following figures show the historical development of annual PV installations and w. [...] This section describes the PV industry structure in China and Germany (late 2009), including the level of concentration of actors and integration across segments of the PV value chain and between equipment suppliers and manufacturers. [...] CPI Report Page 29 Survey of Photovoltaic Industry and Policy in Germany and China March 2011 In September, 2010, the MOF, the MOST, the MOHURD, and the NEA announced a revision to the Golden Sun Program and the Solar Roofs Program. [...] The new plant receives 50% of the residual VAT payment from the first year to the second year, and 25% of the residual VAT payment from the third year to the fifth year. [...] The criteria for the selection of funding recipients include: • the technology of the project is innovative; • the project will lead to upgrading of related industries; • the owner of the project has the capability to operate and to develop the technology; • the project will get market feedback and economic benefits; • the project plan is feasible.