To undertake the preliminary research on the role that RE could have for China by 2030, underpinning a specific RE target such as 30% with a deep analysis of economic development targets, energy resource availability, and environmental factors, as a sound reference for government policymaking.
Location
China
39° 55' 44.04" N, 116° 23' 16.8" E
Main activity and output:
- Build upon the previous work done by ERI for the Chinese government on setting the RE target for 2020
- Analyse the significance of a high RE share of the energy mix in comparison to other scenarios
- Examine China’s inherent RE resource potential, including technically viable resource quantities, available land area, water potential, grid capability etc.
- Depict China's RE development roadmaps with supply curves and forecasts of RE cost competitiveness
- Set appropriate RE targets in view of resource availability, cost effectiveness, and sustainable development demand
- Summarise the challenges to realising the targets, the key projects needed, and the necessary policy instruments
- Make an in-depth scenario analysis in analysing the 30% target and other possible targets
Expected impact:
- Research output will serve as a basis for government to clearly understand the future RE picture
- Help the Chinese energy authority to outline the long-term RE target for 2030;
- Research will influence the Chinese government's strategy policy in combating the climate change
- Academic organisations and high- and new-tech enterprises will have a basis on which to formulate their research and business plans