Analysis of Existing Problems and Improvement Schemes for Substituting Electricity for Scattered Coal in China

Rui Liu, Qiushuang Li and Yingqi Zhao
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Rui Liu: School of Economics and Management, North China Electric Power University, Beijing 102206, China
Qiushuang Li: School of Economics and Management, North China Electric Power University, Beijing 102206, China
Yingqi Zhao: School of Economics and Management, North China Electric Power University, Beijing 102206, China

Sustainability, 2017, vol. 9, issue 5, 1-21

Abstract: In recent years, a coal-induced haze erupted over a large area in China. Implementing a strategy of substituting electricity for scattered coal (hereafter referred to as SEFSC) for the control of scattered coal is thus urgently needed. In particular, there lies great practical significance in analyzing the existing problems and improving the path of SEFSC in order to ensure rapid and effective advancement in this area. In light of this, the current paper first analyzes the distribution of China’s scattered coal and the relevant policy implementation, and discusses the potential for China to implement SEFSC. Secondly, PEST (policy, economy, society and technology) analysis is used to analyze the existing problems in China’s SEFSC strategy. From this, it becomes clear that the effect of scattered coal handling is still poor due to poor policy implementation, a weak economy, a low level of social acceptance and technical bottlenecks. Finally, based on the present situation and existing problems, this paper puts forward recommendations for improving China’s SEFSC strategy.

Keywords: control of scattered coal; energy substitution; existing problems; strategies for improvement; China (search for similar items in EconPapers)
JEL-codes: O13 Q Q0 Q2 Q3 Q5 Q56 (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2017
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