What is a photovoltaic power station?

A photovoltaic power station, also known as a solar park, solar farm, or solar power plant, is a large-scale grid-connected photovoltaic power system (PV system) designed for the supply of merchant power.

Which countries use photovoltaic power stations?

The USA, [ 12] China, [ 13] India, [ 14] France, [ 15] Canada, [ 16] Australia, [ 17] and Italy, [ 18] among others, have also become major markets as shown on the list of photovoltaic power stations .

Is solar photovoltaics ready for the future?

Solar photovoltaics (PV) is a mature technology ready to contribute to this challenge. Throughout the last decade, a higher capacity of solar PV was installed globally than any other power-generation technology and cumulative capacity at the end of 2019 accounted for more than 600 GW.

Do solar power stations need financial incentives?

In the years before grid parity had been reached in many parts of the world, solar generating stations needed some form of financial incentive to compete for the supply of electricity. [ 149][unreliable source?] Many countries used such incentives to support the deployment of solar power stations. [ 150]

How much electricity does solar PV supply?

In 2010, no large power system existed in which solar PV supplied more than 3% of the annual demand. In 2019, solar PV supplied 9% of electricity demand in Germany and 19% in California (Figure 5). Existing plans contemplate penetration higher than 20% in several power systems by 2030. Figure 5.

What percentage of electricity demand is covered by solar PV?

In 2019, solar PV supplied 9% of electricity demand in Germany and 19% in California (Figure 5). Existing plans contemplate penetration higher than 20% in several power systems by 2030. Figure 5. Percentage of electricity demand covered by solar PV in different markets worldwide