The energy supply and demand pattern of China: A review of evolution and sustainable development

Energy is the basis of social development. Practices show that national and regional economic development speed and degree are more obviously depending on the construction of modern energy supply support system. As one of the biggest developing countries of the world, the remarkable achievement of C...

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Published in:Renewable & sustainable energy reviews 2013-09, Vol.25, p.220-228
Main Authors: Liu, Jinpeng, Niu, Dongxiao, Song, Xiaohua
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Applied sciences
China
Developing countries
Economic data
Energy
Energy economics
Energy policy
Evolution
Exact sciences and technology
Exploitation
General, economic and professional studies
issues and policy
Renewable energy
renewable energy sources
space and time
Space–time coordination
Supply and demand
Supply and demand patterns
supply balance
Sustainable development
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Summary:Energy is the basis of social development. Practices show that national and regional economic development speed and degree are more obviously depending on the construction of modern energy supply support system. As one of the biggest developing countries of the world, the remarkable achievement of China during the last three decades is inseparable with the powerful support for energy. Nevertheless, the limitations of resource distribution and exploitation make the sustainable development of China's energy supply face numerous challenges. This paper reviews the evolution process of China's energy supply and demand pattern, analyzes from two dimensions: time and space, further puts forward the upcoming problems that may occur during the long-term, stable and sustainable development. Finally, several suggestions are proposed from the aspects of matching policy support, structure adjustment and layout optimization, which provide theoretical reference and practical guidance for the comprehensive management of the sustainable energy supply and demand development of China.
ISSN:1364-0321
1879-0690
DOI:10.1016/j.rser.2013.01.061