China's renewable energy law and policy: A critical review
Abstract
Renewable energy, as an important part of the world's energy system, is conducive to the harmonious development of humanity and nature. China has been paying considerable attention to renewable energy given the growing pressure of energy shortages and environmental deterioration. The legal framework of renewable energy in China has greatly contributed to the achievements already made in this field; however, it is still insufficient to integrate renewable energy into the national energy system. This paper, in light of the comparisons of various state practices, critically reviews the problems of China's renewable energy law and policy such as problems with fragmentation, obsolescence, and lack of operability. In addition to identifying the consequent disadvantages, this review also presents improvement recommendations.
- Publication:
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Renewable and Sustainable Energy Reviews
- Pub Date:
- January 2019
- DOI:
- 10.1016/j.rser.2018.10.007
- Bibcode:
- 2019RSERv..99..212L
- Keywords:
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- RE;
- Renewable Energy;
- NDRC;
- National Development and Reform Commission;
- MOF;
- Ministry of Finance;
- MOC;
- Ministry of Construction;
- SERC;
- State Electricity Regulatory Commission;
- MHUD;
- Ministry of Housing and Urban-Rural Development;
- MLR;
- Ministry of Land and Resources;
- MST;
- Ministry of Science and Technology;
- PC;
- People's Congress;
- AR;
- Autonomous Region;
- SCNPC;
- Standing Committee of National People's Congress;
- SC;
- State Council;
- MOA;
- Ministry of Agriculture;
- NPC;
- National Planning Commission;
- NSC;
- National Science Commission;
- NETC;
- National Economic and Trade Commission;
- Renewable energy;
- Law and policy;
- Achievements and problems;
- Improvement;
- China