Renewable energy is the one of the most promising solutions for environmental protection and energy deficiency. Since 2005, the Chinese government has put forward a number of measures in promoting renewable energy. Th...Renewable energy is the one of the most promising solutions for environmental protection and energy deficiency. Since 2005, the Chinese government has put forward a number of measures in promoting renewable energy. This paper presents those renewable energy policies in China and illustrates their achievements and limits. Comparing the renewable energy policies in Europe and US, feed-in-tariffs and quotas are two main measures that are adopted by western countries. A detailed performance review of feed-in-tariffs and quotas is examined by using effectiveness and efficiency as criteria. The enlightenments to improve renewable policies in China include strengthening compliance with quotas, developing priority dispatch and technical standards for interconnection, putting forward a more advanced feed-in-tariff system, and ultimately guaranteeing the electricity consumer＇s right of choice.展开更多
文摘Renewable energy is the one of the most promising solutions for environmental protection and energy deficiency. Since 2005, the Chinese government has put forward a number of measures in promoting renewable energy. This paper presents those renewable energy policies in China and illustrates their achievements and limits. Comparing the renewable energy policies in Europe and US, feed-in-tariffs and quotas are two main measures that are adopted by western countries. A detailed performance review of feed-in-tariffs and quotas is examined by using effectiveness and efficiency as criteria. The enlightenments to improve renewable policies in China include strengthening compliance with quotas, developing priority dispatch and technical standards for interconnection, putting forward a more advanced feed-in-tariff system, and ultimately guaranteeing the electricity consumer＇s right of choice.
