The Development of Sustainable Energy in China

The Development of Sustainable Energy in China

Table of Contents

Introduction 4

Methodology 5

Theoretical framework 6

1. Current Situation of China’s Energy 7

1.1 China’s Energy Production and Consumption 7

1.2 The Main Energy Issues in China 7

A. Energy Resource Constraints 8

B. Over-reliance on Coal in the Energy Supply 8

C. Low Energy Efficiency in China 8

1.3 China's Renewable Energy Resources 9

A. Solar Power 9

B. Wind Power 9

C. The Current Situation of Other Sustainable Resources 10

1.4 China’s Renewable Energy Development Plan 11

2. The Effect of Sustainable Energy on China’s Economy 11

2.1 Energy conservation cultivates new economic growth 12

3. China's New Energy Development Based on a SWOT Analysis 12

A. Strengths 12

a). The Overall Prospect of the Sustainable Energy Industry Development is Good 12

b). Laws Require Low Carbon Emissions. 12

c). Advantage of Solar Power: Solar Energy Resources are Widely Distributed 12

e). China’s infrastructure is still under development 13

B. Weaknesses 13

a). The scale is small and investments are inadequate 13

b). Technological backwardness and the lack of innovation 13

c). The market is immature, and the cost is high 14

C. Opportunities 14

a). A huge market 14

b). Increasing Commitment 14

c). Strong support from the government 15

D. Threats 15

a. Energy prices worldwide are volatile 15

b. China Lacks core technology 15

c. New international energy cooperation is facing tremendous pressure 16

d. Problems with Government Policies 16

3.2 Mechanisms to promote research and investment in sustainable energy 16

A. Optimization of New Energy Industry Chain Structure 17

B. Strengthen International Cooperation and Exchange 17

4. Sustainable Energy Policies in China 17

4.1 The Five Year Plan and Wind Power in China. 17

4.2 The Five Year Plan and Solar Power in China 18

4.3 Sub-conclusion 18

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