『Abstract
Since 2005 the Chinese wind power technology industry has developed
rapidly, with China becoming the largest installer of wind power
capacity in the world in 2010. This paper reviews the policy system
implemented in China to support the wind power industry, centered
on China's 2005 Renewable Energy Law. It examines the industry's
achievements over the past two decades, including the development
of wind power technology and equipment, the utilization of China's
wind power resources, and the cost reductions achieved. It then
explores the obstacles affecting the ongoing sustainability of
the Chinese wind industry, including regulatory barriers, grid
integration challenges, and challenges to continued technological
innovation. It recommends that integration challenges be addressed
through policy reforms, establishing interconnection standards,
and creating predictability with forecasting and storage; that
market signals be established with long-term development goals
and pricing reforms; and that industry limitations be addressed
with targeted R&D, improved wind resource assessment and transparency,
domestic and international collaborations, and the cultivation
of a skilled workforce.
Keywords: China's wind industry; Wind energy policy; Wind power
technology innovation』
1. Introduction
2. China's wind power development
2.1. Wind power policy framework
2.1.1. The renewable energy law
2.1.2. Wind energy policy
2.2. Wind power achievements
2.2.1. Rapid technology deployment
2.2.2. Industrial and innovative capacity
3. Obstacles to continued success
3.1. Grid barriers
3.2. Policy and regulatory issues
3.3. Limited innovation
2.4. Technical flaws
4. Recommendations
4.1. Address integration challenges
4.1.1. Build flexibility in power generation
4.1.2. Improve grid codes
4.1.3. Create predictability with forecasting and storage
4.1.4. Improve regional grid interconnection and coordination
4.1.5. Plan for long-term development goals
4.2. Implement pricing reforms
4.3. Address industry limitations
4.3.1. Conduct targeted R&D
4.3.2. Improve wind resource assessments
4.3.3. Improve information transparency
4.3.4. Cultivate a skilled workforce and promote collaborations
5. Conclusions
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