Renewable Energy for Rural Sustainability: Lessons From China
Summary. Rural electrification in western China requires sustainable solutions. This paper examines energy needs across Inner Mongolia, Qinghai, and Xinjiang provinces, assesses renewable resource availability, and evaluates off-grid renewable energy technologies. An eight-year collaboration between Chinese research institutes and an international center demonstrates that stand-alone renewable energy systems can reliably and sustainably meet rural electricity demands while supporting broader development goals.
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Zhou, A., & Byrne, J.. (2002). Renewable Energy for Rural Sustainability: Lessons From China. Bulletin of Science Technology & Society. https://doi.org/10.1177/027046760202200206
Zhou, Aiming, and John Byrne. “Renewable Energy for Rural Sustainability: Lessons From China.” Bulletin of Science Technology & Society, 2002. https://doi.org/10.1177/027046760202200206.
Zhou, Aiming, and John Byrne. 2002. “Renewable Energy for Rural Sustainability: Lessons From China.” Bulletin of Science Technology & Society. https://doi.org/10.1177/027046760202200206.
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- DOI
- 10.1177/027046760202200206
- Countries
- China
- Regions
- Asia
- Categories
- energy, climate-and-environment
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- 2026-04-28