Renewable energy development and utilisation in China: Opportunities and challenges

Zhang Xiliang*, Chen Rong, He Jiankun

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Abstract

China is the largest developing country and the second largest energy-consuming and CO 2-emitting country in the world. China has already regarded renewable energy development and utilisation as a critical element of their sustainable energy strategy. In this context, China's renewable energy development and utilisation will have important implications for the world energy market development and global environmental protection over the long term. This paper gives an overview of the context of China's renewable energy development and utilisation in terms of driving forces, current development and utilisation status, future targets, barriers and public policy.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)249-258
Number of pages10
JournalInternational Journal of Global Energy Issues
Volume24
Issue number3-4
Publication statusPublished - 2005
Externally publishedYes

Keywords

  • China
  • Public policy
  • Renewable energy
  • Technology

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