With the increasing construction of ice arena facilities

addressing their energy consumption issues has become crucial

emphasizing the need for renewable energy utilization. This study aims to determine the contribution rate of photovoltaic (PV) power generation in indoor ice arenas across different climate zones in China and proposes corresponding PV application strategies. By modeling the vertical zoning above the ice arena

energy consumption in indoor ice arenas across six typical cities was simulated

calculating annual and monthly renewable energy contribution rates and proposing utilization strategies. The research reveals a growing proportion of cooling energy consumption due to climate warming

exceeding half of the total energy even in cold cities. Differences in energy consumption and renewable energy contribution rates among cities highlight the impact of local climate conditions. Favorable climates and abundant solar resources in some cities enable more energy-efficient ice arena construction

while high energy consumption and limited solar resources pose challenges in others. The study identifies seasonal variations in renewable energy contribution rates

emphasizing the need to optimize power generation seasonally. In colder cities

summer power generation is essential

while in hotter climates

winter power generation is more advantageous. This study provides insights for designing energy-efficient and sustainable ice arenas.