Over the past decade, 513 publicly reported agrivoltaic projects in China—integrating solar PV with agriculture, aquaculture, and greenhouses—have been identified, with a combined capacity of 31 GW. Analysis shows that most projects have high land coverage ratios, underscoring the need for improved system design and land-use management to balance energy generation with agricultural productivity.

China’s technical potential for agrivoltaics exceeds 60,000 GW under the dual land-use principle. Crop-cultivation systems hold the largest share (~40,000 GW), mainly located in resource-rich western regions, while other types such as photovoltaic grazing, aquavoltaics, and solar greenhouses demonstrate distinct spatial and functional advantages, supporting diversified development strategies.

Replicable success stories from Shandong, Hainan, Inner Mongolia, and Shaanxi highlight strong economic, social, and environmental outcomes. These cases offer valuable models and lessons to promote broader integration of clean energy with agricultural production, contributing to sustainable rural development.