| ID | 116757 |
| Title Proper | Delivering power system transition in China |
| Language | ENG |
| Author | Yuan, Jiahai ; Yan Xu ; Zhaoguang Hu |
| Publication | 2012. |
| Summary / Abstract (Note) | This paper studies the transition to low carbon power systems in China. The methodology is built on the newly developed multi-level perspective (MLP) transitions, as well as literature on innovation systems. Three lines of thought on the transition process are integrated to probe the possible transition pathways in China's power sector. Five transition pathways, namely reproduction, transformation, substitution, reconfiguration, de-alignment/re-alignment and reconfiguration, with their possible technology options are presented. The requirements for a smart grid in the socio-technical transition process are addressed within the MLP framework. The paper goes further to propose an interactive framework for low carbon transition management in China. Representative technology options are appraised by employing innovation theory to demonstrate the logic of policy design within the framework. The work presented in this paper will be useful in informing policy-makers and other stakeholders in China and it may prove to be a valuable reference for other countries in energy transition management. |
| `In' analytical Note | Energy Policy Vol. 50; Nov 2012: p.751-772 |
| Journal Source | Energy Policy Vol. 50; Nov 2012: p.751-772 |
| Key Words | Energy Transition Pathways ; China ; Low Carbon Power Systems |