Land acquisition compensation for solar power generation

What are the benefits of land acquisition?

Transparency and timeliness in land identification and acquisition reduced policy and regulatory risk. Use of single contiguous barren land, higher compensation, and local employment reduced social risk. Involvement of global institutions and reverse bidding generated investor confidence.

How much land is needed for solar PV project?

The 2012 policy stipulated 2 ha of land for 1 MW of solar PV project and prescribed that the land owned by any department of state government may be transferred to New and Renewable Energy Department (NRED), another agency under the MP government, for developing solar project.

How can PV panels be integrated into agricultural landscapes?

China has established clear regulations to ensure sustainable and harmonious integration of PV panels into agricultural landscapes. Land for PV is primarily acquired through lease agreements with relevant stakeholders, ensuring protection against the use of arable land.

Is solar energy a land based project in China?

While most PV projects in China are land-based due to solar energy's dispersed nature, there's an increasing focus on maximizing ‘water’ resources like oceans, lakes, reservoirs, and subsidence zones to improve land use efficiency .

Will PV project develop on agricultural land?

First, PV will gradually withdraw on agricultural land. In the face of the strictest arable land protection system, PV project development should avoid competing with food and other crops for light sources, and comply with the national guarantee of arable land retention and permanent basic farmland requirements.

How can China support the development of PV power industry?

To support the healthy development of the PV power industry and clarify land use management policies, the Chinese State Council, the Ministry of Land and Resources, the National Energy Administration, and other departments have formulated several policy documents before and after to guide matters related to land use in the PV industry.