On March 19, the National Energy Administration issued 2018 photovoltaic statistics. By the end of 2018, the national photovoltaic power-generating reaches 1. 7. 4 billion kilowatts, compared with last year increased by 44. 26 million kw, up 34% from a year earlier. In 2018, the photovoltaic power generation 177. 5 billion KWH, up 50% from a year earlier. The average hours 1115 hours, year-on-year increase 37 hours. ( The National Energy Administration)