Abstract: Based on industrial cluster theories， this paper gives an analysis of Chinas photovoltaic industry. Currently such industrial cluster is still at a preliminary stage， whose main problems include improper industrial structure， weak links among industries， and low rankings in the value chain. Through an analysis of Qinghai Provinces development of photovoltaic industrial cluster， this paper proposes some strategies of developing Chinas photovoltaic industrial cluster in terms of government， industry and enterprise—government guidance and policy support， market adjustment and resources optimization allocation， construction of vertical integral industrial chain and cultivation of brand enterprises， technology leadership， industrial cluster innovation and product upgrading， formulation of quality standards， and reinforcement of industrial management.

Key words: solar energy, industrial chain, photovoltaic industry, industrial cluster