Reaching carbon neutrality in China: Temporal and subnational limitations of renewable energy scale-up
A high-resolution pathway study identifies temporal and regional bottlenecks in China's renewable energy scale-up toward carbon neutrality.
Dec 1, 2025
Spatial planning for China's renewable energy expansion toward 2030
A high spatial-temporal resolution RESPO model informs China's wind and solar deployment during the 15th Five-Year Plan period.
Nov 15, 2025
Ratcheting up wind and solar targets for decarbonizing the power sector in China and beyond
This paper examines decarbonization pathways for China's power sector through 2035 and proposes a more robust climate-action framework with minimum capacity and generation-share targets for wind and solar energy.
May 15, 2025
Spatially resolved land and grid model of carbon neutrality in China
To support China’s goal of achieving carbon neutrality by 2060, we find that 2 to 4 terawatts are needed each for wind and solar power, eight to ten times its 2022 installations. A highly spatially resolved model reflecting key trade-offs in land availability per current government policies and grid integration shows that 80% of solar and 55% of wind should be constructed within 100 km of major load centers. The model also suggests that terawatt-level energy storage should be deployed from scratch, and ultra-high voltage inter-provincial transmission should double/triple its current size to ensure sufficient power supply. When land use is subject to even tighter policy restrictions, at least 25% of solar power should be distributed generation.
Feb 26, 2024
Spatially Resolved Land and Grid Model of Carbon Neutrality in China
In this meeting, I introduce the RESPO model for China's power planning.
Oct 15, 2023