Taipei s first batch of solar base stations for communication

Which solar cells are being developed in Taiwan?

The Taiwanese government is considering two major solar cell systems: Crystalline silicon (c-Si) and Cadmium Telluride thin-film (CdTe). The c-Si module is relatively mature and primarily installed in many areas. Still, its production cost is high as the thickness of the cell is generally several hundred μm.

How much solar energy is available in Taiwan?

In Taiwan, While the installed capacity has rapidly increased from 410 MW in 2013 to 7720 MW by the end of 2021 , most suitable land is not utilized, and the supply of solar energy only amounts to 0.59 % of the total electricity supply.

Does Taiwan have a capacity to extract solar power?

Since the government has a sufficient budget for renewable power subsidies, it implies that Taiwan has substantial capacity to extract solar power potential further and efficiently allocate the capital .

How much solar radiation does Taiwan receive?

Chang estimates that Taiwan''s average tracked solar radiation is approximately 1367 W/m 2, but the received amount would also depend on the location and the panel used. In this study, we employ the single-axis solar model with c-Si and CdTe cell modules to evaluate the potential solar power production in different regions.