Evaluation of Environmental and Economic Integrated Benefits of Photovoltaic Poverty Alleviation Technology in the Sanjiangyuan Region of Qinghai Province

Rui Meng, Lirong Zhang, Hongkuan Zang and Shichao Jin
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Rui Meng: College of Life and Environmental Sciences, Minzu University of China, Beijing 100081, China
Lirong Zhang: Center for Biodiversity and Nature Reserve, Chinese Academy of Environmental Planning, Beijing 100012, China
Hongkuan Zang: Office for Science Technology Development and International Cooperation, Chinese Academy of Environmental Planning, Beijing 100012, China
Shichao Jin: Center for Biodiversity and Nature Reserve, Chinese Academy of Environmental Planning, Beijing 100012, China

Sustainability, 2021, vol. 13, issue 23, 1-19

Abstract: Low-carbon energy technology is the most fundamental way to control carbon emissions. The Sanjiangyuan region in Qinghai Province must put environmental conservation in first place during development, because of its important function of national ecological protection. The comprehensive benefits of photovoltaic technology in this area need to be evaluated. In this paper, a new multicriteria decision model (MCDM) is established, with the four dimensions of “environment-society-economy-population”, and 16 specific indicators are developed by combining the coupling coordination degree (CCD) and the decision-making trial and evaluation laboratory (DEMATEL) method. MCDM can contribute to screening out key indicators that should be of high concern. The evaluation results show that the four dimensions of “environment-society-economy-population” in the Sanjiangyuan region are highly correlated, and the PPAT is creating a coordinated development; the elements of population and environment play a decisive role in the comprehensive benefits based on five key indicators and three indicative indicators. The paper provides suggestions for the local government to further implement the PV poverty alleviation industry, under the condition that the natural environmental capacity of the region and the natural ecosystem are fully respected and undisturbed.

Keywords: photovoltaic poverty alleviation technology (PPAT); comprehensive benefits; coordinated development; coupling coordination degree (CCD); analysis (search for similar items in EconPapers)
JEL-codes: O13 Q Q0 Q2 Q3 Q5 Q56 (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2021
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