China's Renewable Energy Law and its impact on renewable power in China: Progress, challenges and recommendations for improving implementation

Sara Schuman and Alvin Lin

Energy Policy, 2012, vol. 51, issue C, 89-109

Abstract: Beginning in 2006, China experienced a rapid growth in its renewable energy resources, particularly wind power, placing it among the world's leading countries in terms of renewable energy installation and generation. This growth was greatly enabled by the renewable energy policy framework created by its landmark Renewable Energy Law, passed in 2005 and amended in 2009, which established key policies including: national renewable energy targets; a mandatory connection and purchase policy; a national feed-in tariff system; and arrangements for cost-sharing and funding of renewable energy incentives.

Keywords: China; Renewable Energy Law; Feed-in tariff (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2012
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DOI: 10.1016/j.enpol.2012.06.066

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