Renewable and sustainable energy of Xinjiang and development strategy of node areas in the “Silk Road Economic Belt”

Li-jun Xu, Xiao-chao Fan, Wei-qing Wang, Lei Xu, You-lian Duan and Rui-jing Shi

Renewable and Sustainable Energy Reviews, 2017, vol. 79, issue C, 274-285

Abstract: As an important energy base of China, Xinjiang is the key part of the “Silk Road” economic belt development strategy and is in an superior position. This paper analyzes the problems exist in the sustainable energy industry based on the distribution status of sustainable resources of Xinjiang. The evaluation index system of the application level of Renewable Energy Systems (RESs) is discussed using the wind farm as an example. Besides it investigates the advantages and disadvantages of the development process of each node in the “Silk Road” economic belt areas according to the current situation of the resources, economic and social development. Suggestions for the development of each area are proposed in the end. This paper will contribute to the sustainable development of renewable energy industry and economy in Xinjiang.

Keywords: Xinjiang; Renewable and sustainable energy; Silk Road Economic Belt; Development strategies (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2017
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DOI: 10.1016/j.rser.2017.05.031

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