Comparing centralized and decentralized bio-energy systems in rural China

G. He; B. Bluemling; A.P.J. Mol; L. Zhang; Y. Lu

doi:10.1016/j.enpol.2013.06.019

Comparing centralized and decentralized bio-energy systems in rural China

G. He, B. Bluemling, A.P.J. Mol, L. Zhang, Y. Lu

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Abstract

Underthedualpressuresofanenergycrisisandrisinggreenhousegasemissions,biomassenergy development andutilisationhasbecomepartofthenationalenergystrategyinChina.Thelastdecade has witnessedastrongpromotionofbothcentralisedanddecentralisedbio-energysystemsinrural China. Thegovernmentseemstohaveastrongpreferenceforcentralised(village-based)bio-energy systemsinrecentyears.However,thesegovernment-drivensystemshavenotworkedwithout difficulties, particularlyregardingeconomicandtechnologicalviabilityandmaintenance.Studieson the advantagesanddisadvantagesofdecentralisedandcentralisedbio-energysystemsarerare.This study aimstoshedlightontheperformancesofthesetwosystemsintermsofsocial,economicand environmentaleffects.Throughinterviewinglocalofficials andvillageleadersandsurveyingfarmersin 12villagesinShandongProvince,itwasfoundthatbio-energysystemsshouldbeselectedbasedonthe local circumstances.Thediversityofthelocalnatural,economicandsocialsituationsdeterminesthesize, place, technologyandorganisationalmodelofthebio-energysystem.

Original language	English
Pages (from-to)	34-43
Journal	Energy Policy
Volume	63
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1016/j.enpol.2013.06.019
Publication status	Published - 2013

Keywords

sustainability
transition
management
biofuels
policy

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