Fig. 2: Spatial variable renewable energy (VRE) capacity factors across China and regional VRE supply curves.
From: Cost increase in the electricity supply to achieve carbon neutrality in China
a Wind capacity factors across China. b PV capacity factors across China. c Regional wind power supply curves. d Regional PV power supply curves. The wind and PV supply curves are presented for seven regions: North China (N), Northeast China (NE), East China (E), Central China (C), South China (S), Southwest China (SW), and Southeast China (SE). See Supplementary Figs. 7 and 8 for VRE supply curves for each province. Note that the levelized cost of energy (LCOE) and supply curves are calculated based on the forecast of capital cost per kW in 2035.
