The Chinese government's determination to fight air pollution and the nation's developing solar energy market have attracted more international players to compete for a slice of the cake.

"I just feel it is the right timing," said Bruce Yung, managing director and vice-president of business development of First Solar, China.

The US-based world leading solar module manufacturer and PV solution provider said it is "on track for final approval" in the second quarter for its 2 gW project in Ordos in the Inner Mongolia autonomous region, and plans to start construction in the third quarter.