Power Development Policy Research Articles

Nonlinear temperature response of electricity loads and implications for power development policies in Vietnam

Understanding how electricity demand responds to the ambient temperature is critical for the safe and efficient operation of the power system. Examining an extended series of daily electricity records from 2011 to 2020, we find that there is a significant nonlinear temperature-electricity load response approximating a cubic function of the temperature or the cooling degree days in the two major power subsystems in northern and southern Vietnam. Such a nonlinearity indicates a major concern for power supply infrastructure to meet increasingly more severe weather-induced load variations. We conclude the paper with several critical recommendations for future power development policies in Vietnam.

Review on Wind Power Development and Relevant Policies between China and Japan

Review on Wind Power Development and Relevant Policies between China and Japan

응답 범주 순서가 원자력 발전 정책 방향 및 국가 자긍심 문항에 미치는 영향: 신고리 5‧6 호기 공론화 조사 및 2016, 2018 한국종합사회조사

응답 범주 순서가 원자력 발전 정책 방향 및 국가 자긍심 문항에 미치는 영향: 신고리 5‧6 호기 공론화 조사 및 2016, 2018 한국종합사회조사

China's wind power development

This paper reviews the development of wind power in China. As one of the biggest energyconsuming and the worst environment deterioration countries, Chinese government has been actively exploring wind power instead of traditional energy. In the paper, there are some unique locations selected based on favourable geographical conditions and exploring potential. Moreover, relevant wind power development policies have been clarified. On the basis of current wind power implementation, some key problems in the policies have been pointed out.

Feasibility study for offshore wind power development in India based on bathymetry and reanalysis data

ABSTRACTThe present study provides a summary of offshore wind power development in India by utilizing daily 6-hourly NCEP-CFSv2 reanalysis wind data and bathymetry data. Geographic Information System (GIS) methodology was adopted in this study. Wind speed, wind power density (WPD), and capacity factor (CF) maps were developed at a height of 80 m above sea level (asl) to understand the spatial distribution of the winds over the exclusive economic zone (EEZ). By utilizing offshore wind resources, India can generate up to ~6 times its anticipated requirement of 1915 TWh for the year 2021–2022, which can reduce CO2 emissions up to 104 Mt per year. Outcomes of the present study are expected to be useful for developers, planners, and decision-makers in formulating policies for offshore wind power development in India.

Economic evaluation of environmental externalities in China’s coal-fired power generation

Serious environmental externalities exist in China’s power industry. Environmental economics theory suggests that the evaluation of environmental externality is the basis of designing an efficient regulation. The purposes of this study are: (1) to identify Chinese respondents’ preferences for green development of electric power industry and the socio-economic characteristics behind them; (2) to investigate the different attitudes of the respondents towards pollution and CO2 reduction; (3) to quantitatively evaluate the environmental cost of China’s coal-fired power generation. Based on the method of choice experiments (CE) and the 411 questionnaires with 2466 data points, we found that Chinese respondents prefer PM2.5, SO2 and NOx reduction to CO2 reduction and that the environment cost of coal-fired power plants in China is 0.30 yuan per kWh. In addition, we found that the socio-economic characteristics of income, education, gender, and environmental awareness have significant impacts on respondents’ choices. These findings indicate that the environmental cost of coal-fired power generation is a significant factor that requires great consideration in the formulation of electric power development policies. In addition, importance should also be attached to the implementation of green power price policy and enhancement of environmental protection awareness.

Global health diplomacy: five years on

Global health diplomacy: five years on

Scenario analysis on future electricity supply and demand in Japan

Under continuing policies of CO2 emissions reduction, it is crucial to consider scenarios for Japan to realize a safe and clean future electricity system. The development plans for nuclear power and renewable energy - particularly solar and wind power - are being reconsidered in light of the Fukushima nuclear accident. To contribute to this, in the present study, three electricity supply scenarios for 2030 are proposed according to different future nuclear power development policies, and the maximum penetration of renewable energy generation is pursued. On the other side of the equation, three electricity demand scenarios are also proposed considering potential energy saving measures. The purpose of the study is to demonstrate quantitatively the technological, economic and environmental impacts of different supply policy selections and demand assumptions on future electricity systems. The scenario analysis is conducted using an input–output hour-by-hour simulation model subject to constraints from technological, economic and environmental perspectives. The obtained installed capacity mix, power generation mix, CO2 emissions, and generation cost of the scenarios were inter-compared and analyzed. The penetration of renewable energy generation in a future electricity system in Japan, as well as its relationship with nuclear power share was uncovered.

Comparison of Policies for Wind Power Development in China and Abroad

In the macro-circumstance of developing renewable energy, the comparison study on the policies for wind power development in China and abroad makes a sense in theory and practice. This paper explains the policies for wind power in China and abroad, points out the deficiency of China's policies and puts forward improvement suggestions.

Disputed wind directions: Reinvigorating wind power development in Taiwan

This case study, which analyzes wind power development policy in Taiwan, investigates a theme that is commonly encountered by policy makers in a number of policy settings—how can appropriate policies be developed when two (or more) seemingly valid, yet disparate scientific or technical estimates confound objective analysis? The paper adopts the context of wind power development policy in Taiwan to demonstrate how to employ organizational analysis to identify factors which influence subjective assumptions underpinning disparate estimates of wind power potential and then demonstrates the application of two concepts from chaos theory – fitness landscapes and strategic real options – for guiding policy making despite the existence of technological dissent. In contrast to progressively declining feed-in tariffs that are commonly associated with fledgling renewable energy programs, this study introduces the concept of progressively escalating feed-in tariffs to encourage the development of mature markets—in this case, the Taiwan wind power market.

China's power management

Supported by extensive statistical data, many current research papers, and national government official reports, this paper provides a comprehensive assessment of China's power management. It aims to examine the evolution of national policies for power development, including supply-side management (SSM), demand-side management (DSM), and environmental conservation management (ECM). The paper concludes that the central government should continue changing the planning system from a centrally planned mode to a competitive market oriented mode, abolish the power project approval policy, speed up reforms in electricity pricing, make effective laws suitable for the development of China's power industry and invest in energy efficiency on an equivalent basis with generation.

海外研修教育の実績

Overseas training for drilling engineers is an important part of man power development policy in Teikoku Oil Company. This paper introduces chronological records of overseas training, training items and training companies.

Simulation of the Nuclear Power Economy

Evaluation of nuclear power development policies requires the ability to forecast the economic and resource impacts attributable to a given policy. A computer simulation has been used in several recent evaluations of alternate nuclear power growth scenarios for the U.S. By using a discrete event modeling approach, a flexible tool has been developed that can simulate most planned reactor systems in terms of their overall economics and their impacts upon fuel cycle industries.