2018-03-19   Photovoltaic Friends

Recently, the Beijing Municipal Development and Reform Commission, the Beijing Municipal Rural Work Committee, and the Beijing Municipal Finance Bureau jointly issued the "Beijing Municipality's… “ Sunshine Project for Prosperity ” Implementation Plan (Trial) ( Draft for Soliciting Opinions ) 》, indicating the need to leverage 2018–2020 Over the past three years, Beijing has implemented the Sunshine Prosperity Initiative across the city, aiming to strengthen the self-sufficiency and development capabilities of low-income households and villages by developing high-quality, distributed photovoltaic power projects that are environmentally friendly, generate stable and sustainable income, and meet residents' satisfaction. Meanwhile, Beijing provides a subsidy of [amount] per kilowatt-hour for these Sunshine Prosperity projects. 0.3 A reward of yuan (inclusive of tax), valid for a period of 5 Year.

Additionally, the Sunshine for Prosperity Project primarily supports low-income farming households, low-income villages, and townships. For each low-income household, the directly subsidized installed capacity from fiscal funds does not exceed 5 Kilowatts; the installed capacity subsidized directly by fiscal funds from low-income villages and townships shall not exceed per village or per township. 100 Kilowatts.

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Beijing Municipality “ Sunshine Project for Prosperity ” Implementation Plan (Trial)

( Draft for Soliciting Opinions )

To deeply implement the spirit of the 19th National Congress of the Communist Party of China, the concept of ecological civilization, and the series of important speeches on winning the battle against poverty, we will further carry out the "Opinions of the Municipal Party Committee and Municipal Government on Further Promoting Income Growth for Low-Income Farm Households and Development in Low-Income Villages" (Jing Fa [ 2016 〕 11 ), advancing the implementation of the "Beijing Municipality “ The 13th Five-Year Plan ” "Plan for the Development of New and Renewable Energy," which aims to promote high-quality development of new energy in rural areas, further expand the city's scale of new energy utilization, enhance the self-sufficiency capabilities of low-income farming households and villages, and ensure that income growth among low-income farmers outpaces the city-wide average for rural residents. To achieve these goals, the city will launch the "Sunshine Project for Rural Prosperity." Based on the city's specific conditions, the implementation plan is outlined below.

1. Fully recognize the significant importance of the Sunshine Wealth Creation Project

Photovoltaic power projects are clean, environmentally friendly, and technologically reliable, with short construction timelines and minimal labor requirements. They deliver rapid results, offering high, stable, and sustainable returns. In regions with abundant sunlight, these projects can be tailored to local conditions, helping low-income households boost their incomes—aligning perfectly with both targeted poverty alleviation goals and the nation’s strategic focus on clean, low-carbon energy development. This approach not only provides a steady income source for low-income farmers, especially those who are unable or only mildly capable of working, but also fosters the growth of village-level collective economies. Additionally, it plays a crucial role in expanding the photovoltaic market, promoting the adoption of clean energy, and optimizing the country’s overall energy mix. Ultimately, it ensures that fiscal aid funds are invested precisely where they’re needed most, maximizing the effectiveness of poverty alleviation efforts.

II. Objectives for the Work

2018–2020 Over the past three years, the city has implemented the "Sunshine to Enrich the People" project, leveraging cutting-edge technologies and innovative models from the solar photovoltaic industry. This initiative aims to develop a series of high-quality, distributed PV projects that are environmentally friendly, generate stable and sustainable income, and earn widespread satisfaction among residents—ultimately strengthening the self-reliance and development capabilities of low-income households and villages.

(1) Pilot Demonstration Phase 2018 Year). Select low-income households, villages, or townships with favorable development conditions and strong willingness to grow. , Building pilot and demonstration projects for distributed photovoltaic systems.

(II) Overall Promotion Phase 2019 Year -2020 Year). Building on the pilot projects and demonstrations, we will summarize the lessons learned, push forward with full-scale implementation, and promote the initiative across the city—guided by policy and based on the principle of voluntary participation.

III. Scope of Support and Installed Capacity

(1) Low-income farming households. All low-income farming households precisely identified and certified by each district will have distributed photovoltaic power generation systems installed within the boundaries of their privately owned residential properties, with fiscal funding directly subsidizing installations that do not exceed a capacity of per household. 5 Kilowatts.

(II) Low-income villages. All low-income villages precisely identified and certified by each district will have distributed generation equipment installed within the scope of their village public buildings, with fiscal funding directly subsidizing an installed capacity of no more than per village. 100 Kilowatts.

(III) Townships. The number of low-income farming households is 100 In townships with more than one household, distributed generation equipment will be installed on the roofs of township government buildings, with fiscal funding directly subsidizing each township to ensure the installed capacity does not exceed 100 Kilowatts.

4. Fiscal Support Policies

(1) Photovoltaic Equipment Support Policies

1. City-level special financial assistance funds can be directly used to support photovoltaic projects, with the amount of funding provided not exceeding a certain percentage of the total annual allocation of assistance funds to each district. 30%。

2. Encourage each district to leverage district-level special support funds and social assistance funding to back photovoltaic projects, with each district tailoring approaches to local conditions and making coordinated arrangements based on its unique circumstances.

3. Encourage districts to adopt “ Fiscal funds + Farmers' or Village Loans ” Develop photovoltaic projects by partnering with low-income farmers or villages, agreeing to allocate a fixed portion of annual electricity generation revenue each year toward loan repayment. The loans for these low-income farmers or villages are managed according to the guidelines set forth by the Municipal Agricultural Commission. City Financial Bureau The People's Bank of China Beijing Branch Office Measures on Strengthening Financial Support for the Agricultural Sector, Including Increased Loan Interest Subsidies (Trial Implementation) (Beijing Agriculture Letter [ 2016 〕 58 ), enjoying full interest subsidies and up to 2% The guarantee fee subsidy.

4. Photovoltaic projects supported by fiscal assistance funds have household-level project assets that are owned by low-income farming households, with all generated revenues—**in principle**—going directly to these households. For village-level projects, the assets belong to the village collective, and the revenues are managed centrally by the village collective, with priority given to ensuring that low-income households meet their income-growth targets. Any remaining revenue can then be distributed among all members of the village’s collective economic organization. Meanwhile, township-level projects, whose assets are owned by the township itself, channel all revenues into initiatives designed to boost income growth for low-income households in the township. In cases where low-income villages, townships, or local communities collaborate with external social entities to develop photovoltaic projects, the project assets and investments are jointly owned by both parties. Revenues are distributed according to each party’s equity stake, with priority given to guaranteeing adequate returns for the low-income villages and townships involved. 50%。

(II) Photovoltaic Power Generation Incentive Standards

According to the National Development and Reform Commission's "Regarding... 2018 "Notice on Price Policies for Annual Photovoltaic Power Generation Projects" (NDRC Price Regulation [ 2017 〕 2196 According to the requirements, a subsidy will be provided for every kilowatt-hour of electricity generated by distributed photovoltaic power projects. 0.37 Yuan (adjusted according to changes in national policies), with a subsidy period of 20 Year. The city provides support for the Sunshine-to-Wealth project at a rate of per kilowatt-hour. 0.3 A reward of yuan (inclusive of tax), valid for a period of 5 Year. Encourage each district to introduce district-level policies supporting rural prosperity through sunshine initiatives.

V. Work Organization and Implementation

(1) Define the Scope of Implementation

The District Agricultural Committee organized a survey to assess the potential of the "Sunshine Wealth Creation" project, developed a project application plan, and coordinated with various townships to kick off the project application process—every year. 5 Month 30 The list of annual implementation projects was recently finalized and will be uniformly registered with the district power company by the District Agricultural Commission.

(II) Project Filing and Registration

The district power company files a record with the District Development and Reform Commission. In turn, the District Development and Reform Commission must promptly notify the District Agricultural Commission of the Sunshine Wealth Creation Project’s registration details. The registration process and required documents shall follow the "Provisional Measures for the Management of Distributed Photovoltaic Power Generation Projects in Beijing."

(III) Review the Access Plan

When registering the Sunshine for Prosperity project, the district power company should simultaneously begin developing an access plan. Once the Sunshine for Prosperity project is officially registered, it can submit a grid connection application to the district power company, which will then review and approve the request within… 30 Complete the preparation and review of the connection plan within [number] business days, and notify the District Agricultural Committee with either the Connection System Plan Confirmation Form or the Project Grid Opinion Letter.

(IV) Strengthen Quality Management

Each district should strengthen the management of the Sunshine Enrichment Project by selecting enterprises with superior product quality, cutting-edge technology, strong manufacturing capabilities, and high market credibility as suppliers. Rigorous oversight will be applied to critical aspects such as the technical specifications of photovoltaic and inverter products, the effectiveness of maintenance and repair systems, and the adequacy of safety protection measures—ensuring that the Sunshine Enrichment Project delivers reliable quality, safe operation, and environmentally friendly, highly efficient performance. In principle, the project will adopt a unified bidding process to determine both product offerings and engineering construction services, with all bidding activities strictly aligned with the fundamental technical requirements of the Sunshine Enrichment Project.

(5) Launch project implementation

After obtaining the filing documents and the confirmed system access plan from the district agricultural commission, the commission organizes low-income households, villages, or townships to select a construction contractor and then arranges for on-site construction to begin. Once the main body of the distributed generation project is completed, the project operator submits an application to the local district power company for grid connection acceptance and commissioning. From the date the grid enterprise receives the grid connection acceptance application, it will: 15 Complete the power supply and consumption contract, grid connection and dispatching agreement, as well as grid connection acceptance and commissioning work within [number] business days.

(6) Project Award Application

After the project is connected to the grid, the district agricultural committee will prepare and submit the "Distributed Photovoltaic Project Incentive Application Form," then apply to the district Development and Reform Commission to be included on the incentive list. The district Development and Reform Commission will separately submit the list of Sunshine Fumin Project incentives to the municipal Development and Reform Commission.

6. Work Supervision and Management

(1) The Municipal Development and Reform Commission, as the city’s governing body for the new energy sector, coordinates and addresses challenges in the construction of Sunshine-enrichment projects. It works closely with the Municipal Finance Bureau to secure photovoltaic incentive funds and ensures that eligible Sunshine-enrichment projects are included in the "Beijing Distributed Photovoltaic Subsidy Project Incentive List."

Each district's NDRC should properly handle the filing of the Sunshine Wealth-Boosting Projects, be responsible for reviewing these projects within their respective areas, and coordinate efforts related to grid connection. , And strengthen project management.

(II) The Municipal Agriculture Commission, as the city-wide coordinating body responsible for low-income village development and income growth initiatives for low-income farming households, provides guidance to agricultural commissions in each district to advance "Sunshine-based Prosperity" programs. It also works closely with the Municipal Finance Bureau to coordinate and ensure the effective implementation of fiscal support funds.

Each district's agricultural commission is responsible for conducting potential assessments and organizing project applications under the Sunshine Wealth Creation Program, as well as overseeing or guiding the tendering process. They will also ensure the effective implementation of project construction, acceptance checks, and ongoing monitoring and supervision.

(III) The Municipal Finance Bureau is responsible for allocating annual fiscal assistance funds and incentive funds for distributed photovoltaic power generation projects, and will collaborate with the Municipal Agriculture Commission and the Municipal Development and Reform Commission to oversee the use of these financial resources.

(4) The city's power company has ensured grid connection support for the Sunshine-to-Wealth projects, proactively undertaking tasks such as designing integration plans and facilitating the grid connection of these projects. Priority is given to connecting Sunshine-to-Wealth project-generated electricity to the grid, with timely and full disbursement of generation subsidies.

7. Job Requirements

(1) Strengthen Organizational Leadership

Establish a regular consultation mechanism among relevant municipal departments to oversee the "Sunshine for Prosperity" initiative, ensuring timely review and coordination of key issues arising in this effort. All district-level departments should prioritize the "Sunshine for Prosperity" project as a vital tool for asset-based income support, treating it with high importance, fostering close collaboration, conducting thorough investigations and studies, and meticulously planning and implementing strategies. This will help the city forge new pathways and mobilize fresh momentum to secure a decisive victory in the battle against low-income farming households' income growth.

(II) Standardize Project Management

Each district should, in accordance with the "Implementation Opinions on Financial Support for Increasing Income of Low-Income Farm Households and Developing Low-Income Villages," issued jointly by the Municipal Finance Bureau and the Municipal Agricultural Commission, as well as the "Notice on Further Strengthening Project and Fund Management for Industry Development Assistance to Low-Income Villages and Households," establish clear project application procedures and enhance management practices such as project review, acceptance, and ongoing supervision and inspection. Districts must adopt open bidding and fair competition methods to select construction contractors, ensuring the safe use of public funds and the smooth operation of projects, while effectively safeguarding the financial returns from photovoltaic initiatives. At the same time, relevant departments in each district are required to strengthen safety oversight for the Sunshine Wealth Creation Program, rigorously managing key risk areas such as building load-bearing capacity, electrical safety, and fire prevention. Regular safety inspections should be conducted to ensure both construction and operational safety throughout the project lifecycle.

(III) Establish a Profit Distribution System

Photovoltaic projects supported by fiscal assistance funds have their household-level project assets owned by low-income farming households, with all generated revenues原则上 (in principle) going directly to these households. For village-level projects, the assets belong to the village collective, and the revenues are centrally managed by the village collective—prioritized for ensuring that low-income households achieve their income-growth targets. Any remaining revenue can then be distributed among all members of the village’s collective economic organization. Meanwhile, township-level projects, whose assets are owned by the township itself, channel all revenues into initiatives aimed at boosting income growth for low-income households in the township. In cases where low-income villages, townships, or local communities collaborate with external social entities to develop photovoltaic projects, the project assets and investments are jointly owned by both parties. Revenues are distributed according to each party’s equity stake, with priority given to guaranteeing adequate returns for the low-income villages and townships involved.

(4) Strengthen Public Awareness and Guidance

Relevant departments should actively leverage the internet, mobile media, and other channels to carry out transparent, wealth-enhancing science communication and education initiatives. This includes spreading basic knowledge about distributed photovoltaic projects, with a particular focus on reaching low-income households and villages to deliver targeted outreach and training—ultimately boosting their enthusiasm for implementing initiatives that promote rural prosperity through solar energy.

Editor-in-charge: Li Liuyan