Constrained by low capacity and volatility, the rapid growth of distributed energy resources
are obviously slowdown resulting in consumption difficulty and investment obstacle. As an …

This review is motivated by our recognition that an adequate and reliable electricity supply is
a critical element in economic growth. From a customer's perspective, electricity has several …

The nighttime light data records artificial light on the Earth's surface and can be used to
estimate the spatial distribution of the gross domestic product (GDP) and the electric power …

The penetration of low-carbon technologies in power generation has challenged fossil-fuel-
focused electric utilities. While the extant, predominantly qualitative, literature highlights …

Residential energy consumption (REC) is the second largest energy use category (10%) in
China and urban residents account for 63% of the REC. Understanding the underlying …

The uncertainties originating from electricity markets, renewable distributed generations
(RDG) and multi-energy loads pose huge challenges to the optimal energy management of …

Despite the fact that China's energy intensity has continuously decreased during the 1980s
and mostly 1990s, the decreasing trend has reversed since 1998 and the past few years …

The passing of the Renewable Energy Law (REL) in 2005 demonstrated China's
commitment to renewable energy development. In the 3 years after the REL, China's …

Complementary operation of hydropower, wind and photovoltaic (PV) power is one of the
most cost-efficient solutions for integration of intermittent wind and PV power. In a …

The market-oriented reform in electricity industry has become a global trend since 1980s.
Although China's electricity industry has been reformed since 1978, the substantial reform …