『Abstract
China is facing a number of energy-related challenges such as
shortage of electricity supply and environmental pollution. The
Government recognized the important role the renewable energy
plays in the power generation structure. As a result, a series
of supporting policies, laws and regulations have been issued
to boost the renewable energies in China. This paper provides
a critical analysis of the policy framework for the renewable
energy in China and its impacts on the power generation structure.
The relevant policy documents, including the most recent government
work report delivered by Premier Wen Jia-bao during the Third
Session of the 11th National People's Congress (NPC) in March
2010 are analyzed. The patterns of renewable energy developments
are found strongly correlated with the promulgation of relevant
policies.
Keywords: China; Renewable energy; Power generation; Law and policy
analysis』
1. Introduction
2. Renewable energy in China
3. An analysis of the regulatory framework for renewable energy
in China
3.1. Financial subsidy policies
3.2. Tax reduction and exemption policies
3.3. Preferential feed-in tariff policies
3.4. Technological support policies
4. The impacts of the regulatory framework on the development
of renewable energy in China
4.1. Wind power
4.2. Small hydropower
4.3. Biomass energy
4.4. Solar photovoltaic (PV)
5. Future directions
5.1. The government work report 2010
5.2. Twelfth five-year plan (2011-2015)
6. Conclusion
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