Evaluation and Obstacle Factors of Renewable Energy Substitution Potential in Underdeveloped Rural Areas of China
Summary. This study evaluates renewable energy substitution potential in underdeveloped rural areas of Gansu Province, China, using multi-objective analysis and obstacle factor modeling. The research finds that renewable energy substitution potential is generally low with significant spatial and temporal variation. Key obstacles include limited renewable energy resource endowment, low irrigated agricultural area, insufficient agricultural machinery, and small rural populations. The authors recommend strategic planning of renewable energy development models and coordinated regional approaches to enhance economic value.
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Zhong, S., & Shi, M.. (2025). Evaluation and Obstacle Factors of Renewable Energy Substitution Potential in Underdeveloped Rural Areas of China. Sustainability. https://doi.org/10.3390/su17031315
Zhong, Sheng, and Mingting Shi. “Evaluation and Obstacle Factors of Renewable Energy Substitution Potential in Underdeveloped Rural Areas of China.” Sustainability, 2025. https://doi.org/10.3390/su17031315.
Zhong, Sheng, and Mingting Shi. 2025. “Evaluation and Obstacle Factors of Renewable Energy Substitution Potential in Underdeveloped Rural Areas of China.” Sustainability. https://doi.org/10.3390/su17031315.
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title = {Evaluation and Obstacle Factors of Renewable Energy Substitution Potential in Underdeveloped Rural Areas of China},
author = {Sheng Zhong and Mingting Shi},
journal = {Sustainability},
year = {2025},
doi = {10.3390/su17031315},
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- 10.3390/su17031315
- Countries
- China
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- Asia
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- energy, policy, climate-and-environment
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- 2026-04-28