Friday, September 26, 2008

Analyzing Renewable Energy in China

China’s rapid economic growth and heavy reliance on increasingly expensive foreign oil, the vast environmental toll that is one of the most apparent costs of China's economic success, persistent rural poverty in China and periodic power shortages all have impressed upon the Chinese government that renewable energy must be a large part of China's economy if China is to both complete its economic transformation and achieve "energy security". China rapidly has moved along the path of renewable energy development.

In the near-term China plans to develop 120000 MW’s of renewable energy by the year 2020; this would account for 12% of China’s total installed energy producing capacity. China's growth target for renewable energy production will require an investment of approximately 800 billion Yuan (~US$100 billion) by 2020.

China has set a renewable energy target of 10% of electric power capacity by 2010 (expected 60 GW); 5% of primary energy by 2010 and 10% of primary energy by 2020. In the long term China has set an objective of having 30% or more of its total energy requirements satisfied by renewable sources by 2050.

The emerging renewable energy and sustainable development sectors in China have provided global companies who have products and services to sell to or buy from China's rapidly growing renewable energy and sustainable development sectors and other policy makers, NGOs and interested parties. There have been coordinated efforts by Chinese companies, industry associations, central and local government agencies and non-governmental organizations to develop the renewable energy sector.

Aruvian Research presents a focus on the Renewable Energy Industry in China in its report – Analyzing Renewable Energy in China. The report is a complete analysis of the various sectors of renewable energy in China. Starting with an analysis of the overall energy industry in China, the report analyzes the following renewable commodities: small hydro power, large and medium hydropower, biomass, solar, and wind energy. China’s environment for the development of renewable energy is also discussed in details in the report. Regulatory frameworks, government incentives, government programs promoting the use of renewable energy, etc., are all described in the report.

A comprehensive overview of the Chinese Renewable Energy Law is included to indicate the rising demand for energy in the country and how China is planning to meet these requirements. A profile of the Chinese energy industry and US cooperation is also included.

Major industry players such as China Sun Biochem, China Biodiesel International, Camco International, Renesola, etc., are also profiled in the Aruvian’s Analyzing Renewable Energy in China.
Table of Contents
Executive Summary

Section 1: Looking at China’s Energy Industry

A. Looking at the Energy Challenges Facing China

B. Looking at Some Facts
B.1 Background
B.2 Macroeconomic Drivers in China
B.3 Rising Demand for Energy in the Transportation Sector

C. Introduction to China’s Energy Industry
C.1 Overview of the Chinese Energy Industry
C.2 China’s Oil Industry
C.2.1 Market Overview
C.2.2 Exploration & Production
C.2.3 Network of Pipelines
C.2.4 Downstream/Refining
C.3 China’s Natural Gas Industry
C.3.1 Market Overview
C.3.2 Exploration & Production
C.3.3 Network of Pipelines
C.3.4 Liquefied Natural Gas in China
C.4 China’s Coal Industry
C.5 China’s Electricity Industry
C.5.1 Market Overview
C.5.2 Conventional Thermal Sources
C.5.3 Hydroelectricity

D. Analyzing China & US Energy Cooperation

Section 2: Analyzing China’s Renewable Energy

A. The Need for Renewable Energy in China
A.1 Introduction
A.2 Looking at Energy Security
A.3 International Competitive Pressure on Domestic Energy Markets
A.4 Impacts of Fossil Fuels on Health & the Environment
A.5 Economic Impact of the Growing Renewable Energy Market

B. Introduction to China’s Renewable Energy Industry
B.1 Market Profile
B.2 Challenges to the Development of China’s Renewable Energy Industry
B.3 International Support for China’s Renewable Energy Development
B.4 China’s Renewable Energy Goal
B.5 Major Government Players in Renewable Energy

C. Analyzing Wind Power in China
C.1 Introduction
C.2 Resource Potential of Wind in China
C.3 Development of Small-Scale Wind Turbines
C.4 Challenges Facing Development of Small-Scale Wind Power
C.5 Development of Grid-connected Wind Power
C.6 Challenges Facing Development of Wind Power in China
C.6.1 Cost Issues
C.6.2 Issues with Pricing Policy
C.6.3 Lack of Supportive Government Policy
C.6.4 Small Capacities of the Electric Grid
C.6.5 Low Wind Power Resource Assessment Capability
C.6.6 Difficulty in Obtaining Financing
C.7 Case Study: China Develops the Maglev Windmills

D. Analyzing the Market for Photovoltaics in China
D.1 Introduction
D.2 Market Profile
D.3 Domestic PV Developments & Manufacturing
D.4 Looking at Photovoltaic Products
D.5 Booming Solar Power Industry in China
D.6 Advantages of Solar Power in China
D.7 Making Photovoltaics Cost Competitive
D.8 Major Sources of Demand for Solar Power
D.9 China – The World Leader in Solar Energy

E. Analyzing the Growing Industry for Solar Water Heating in China
E.1 Introduction
E.2 Industry Developments
E.3 Technologies Being Used
E.4 Analysis of the Economics of Solar Water Heating
E.5 Analysis of Energy Displacement by Solar Water Heating
E.6 Looking at the Challenges
E.6.1 Unpredictable Product Quality
E.6.2 Lack of Proper Service & Maintenance

F. Analyzing Space Heating in China
F.1 Use of Passive Solar Design in the Chinese Housing Industry
F.2 Utilization of Geothermal Space Heating & Other Direct Uses
F.3 Using Biogas Pits
F.4 Other Rural Uses of Methane

G. Analyzing Alternative Cooking Processes in Use in China
G.1 Biomass Cooking Stoves
G.2 Solar Stoves
G.3 Stalk Gasification

H. Analyzing Hydropower Energy in China
H.1 Introduction
H.2 Looking at Medium & Large-sized Hydropower
H.3 Looking at Small Hydropower
H.4 Looking at Mini-hydropower
H.5 The Renewable Energy Policy & Hydropower

I. Analyzing Biomass in China
I.1 Introduction
I.2 Technologies Related to Biomass Power
I.3 Other Biomass Technologies
I.3.1 Gasification Technology
I.3.2 Technologies for Treating Urban Organic Waste
I.4 Challenges Facing the Commercialization of Biomass in China
I.4.1 Urban Waste
I.4.2 Creating Opportunities for Medium & Large Methane Projects from Organic Waste
I.4.3 Issues Related to the Development of Animal Waste Methane Projects
I.4.4 Environmental Pollution
I.4.5 Shortage of Capital
I.4.6 Lack of Investment Policies
I.5 Looking at Costing for Methane Recovery Projects in China

J. Looking at the Commercialization of Industrial Biogas in China
J.1 Introduction
J.2 Market Profile for Potential of Biogas Production
J.3 Future Plans for the Market
J.4 Challenges Facing the Development of Biogas
J.5 Gathering Support for the Development of Biogas
J.6 Increase in the Commercial Feasibility of Biogas in China
J.7 Conclusion

K. Analyzing Geothermal Energy in China
K.1 Introduction
K.2 Industry Development & Government Policies

L. Analyzing Tidal Electricity Generation in China
L.1 Marine Energy Technologies
L.2 Industry Developments & Progress

Section 3: Analyzing China’s Renewable Energy Policies

A. History of China’s Renewable Energy Policies

B. Looking at the Phases of Development of Renewable Energy

C. Major Challenges Facing the Development of Renewable Energy in China
C.1 Overview
C.2 Challenges in Grid Connected Renewable Electricity Generation
C.2.1 Chinese National Utility Barriers
C.2.2 Lack of Regulations Supporting Development of an Independent Power Industry
C.2.3 Problems with Electricity Pricing & Cost Distribution
C.2.4 Lack of Financing
C.2.5 Transportation Problems
C.2.6 Lack of Domestic Manufacturing Processes for Technologies Used
C.3 Challenges in On-Site, Grid Connected Renewable Energy Generating Technologies
C.4 Challenges in Non-Grid Connected Renewable Generating Technologies
C.5 Challenges in Non-Generating Renewable Technologies
C.6 Cost Issues related to Renewable Energies

D. Analyzing the Renewable Energy Policies in Other Countries versus China
D.1 Overview
D.2 Common Renewable Policy Mechanisms Implemented in Europe & the US
D.3 Fixed Purchases with Set Percentages
D.4 Fixed Purchases with Set Prices
D.5 Open Tenders & Reverse Auctions
D.6 Special Revenue Sources
D.7 Financial Incentives
D.8 Special Tariff

E. China’s Present Policy on Renewable Energy
E.1 Overview
E.2 People’s Republic of China Law on Electricity
E.3 1998 PRC Law on Energy Conservation
E.4 1994 Regulation for Grid Connected Wind Power Generation Management
E.5 Policies Related to Financing
E.6 Policies Related to Small Hydropower
E.7 Direct Financial Incentives
E.7.1 Customs Tariff Relief
E.7.2 Discount Loans
E.7.3 Discount Price
E.7.4 Income Tax Relief
E.7.5 Subsidies
E.7.6 Value Added Tax Relief
E.7.7 Looking at Incentives for Wind & Solar Energy Development in China – Region-wise Analysis
E.7.8 Research, Development and Demonstration Funds
E.8 Other Local Policies

F. Analyzing China’s Legislative System

G. Analyzing Technological Advancement in China & the Environmental Impact

H. Role of the Anti-Poverty Program & Renewable Energy

I. Looking at Government Policy on Environment & GHG Emissions
I.1 Overview
I.2 National Climate Change Program
I.3 Historical Background of Renewable Energy Measures
I.4 Pollution Control in China

J. Analyzing the Renewable Energy Law
J.1 Objectives of the Renewable Energy Law
J.1.1 Establishing the Government’s Role in the Renewable Energy Sector
J.1.2 Removing Market Barriers
J.1.3 Putting in Place a Proper Financing System
J.1.4 Providing a Roadmap for the Development of the Renewable Energy Sector
J.1.5 Establishing a Self-Sufficient Manufacturing Industry
J.1.6 Promoting Knowledge about the Industry
J.2 Regulations of the Renewable Energy Law
J.2.1 Segmenting Responsibilities
J.2.2 Present Regulations
J.2.3 Expected Future Regulations
J.2.4 Issuance of Policy Guidelines
J.2.5 Establishment of Technical Standards
J.2.6 Implementation of Local Regulations
J.3 Key Principles of the Renewable Energy Law
J.4 Establishment of Legislative Initiatives
J.5 Analyzing Renewable Energy Targets set by the Law
J.6 Analyzing Compulsory Grid Connection under the Law
J.7 Establishing Prices for Renewable Energy
J.7.1 Feed-in-Tariffs for Biomass
J.7.2 Feed-in-Tariffs for Solar Power
J.8 Establishing of Cost Sharing
J.9 Establishing of Investment Incentives for Renewable Energy
J.10 Other Features of the Renewable Energy Law
J.11 Looking at the Future Implementation of the Law

K. Analyzing the Issues in Implementing a Renewable Energy Project in China
K.1 Role of Corporate Structuring
K.2 Categories for Project Approval
K.3 China’s Clean Development Mechanism (CDM)
K.4 Intellectual Property Rights Issues
K.5 Issues Faced During Project Planning & Implementation

Section 4: Analyzing the Leading Industry Contributors

A. Camco International

B. Canadian Solar Inc

C. China Biodiesel International

D. China Sun Biochem

E. Nordex

F. Renesola

G. Suntech Power Holdings

H. Suzlon

Section 5: Future Perspective of the Chinese Renewable Energy Industry

A. Future Perspective

Section 6: Conclusion

A. Appendix
A.1 Full Text of the Renewable Energy Law of China
A.2 Hierarchy of Laws in China
A.3 Figures & Tables

B. Glossary of Terms

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