Assessment of the biomass power generation industry in China

作者：Zhao Zhen yu^*; Yan Hong

来源：Renewable Energy, 2012, 37(1): 53-60.

DOI：10.1016/j.renene.2011.05.017

• China
• Renewable energy
• Biomass power
• Power generation industry
• Assessment
• SWOT analysis

China is facing a number of energy-related challenges such as the shortage of electricity supply and environmental pollution. Renewable energy is encouraged and will play more important role in the power generation components of China. As a renewable energy, biomass power has a rapid growth in the past decade in China. In line with this development, the biomass power industry faces opportunities for development as well as challenges. Using SWOT analysis method, this paper reviews and assesses the factors of strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, and threats of biomass power generation industry of China. Data used in the analysis stem from multiple sources including statistical reports, literature, regulations, policies, and case studies. These findings not only help to understand the status quo of the industry, but also provide valuable information to master the future development and potential risks of the industry in China.

• 出版日期2012-1
• 单位华北电力大学