This book provides a comprehensive account of the electricity industry in China, the world's largest power producer and carbon emitter. The authors describe the historical development of China's energy sector and study the structure and economics of the industry. Furthermore, the book studies the impact of China's substantial demand for coal, oil and natural gas on world energy markets and discusses future trends and reforms, such as the introduction of renewable energy sources. This book will appeal to anyone interested to broaden their knowledge on the past, present and future of Chinese electricity industry.

Provides a comprehensive account of China's electricity industry Studies the economics of the energy industry in China Discusses the introduction of renewable energy sources in China

Autorentext

Ma Xiaoying is a researcher at the North China Electric Power University (China) and has worked extensively in the business sector in China. She holds a Ph.D. in economics from the Swinburne University of Technology in Melbourne (Australia). Malcolm Abbott is an economist by profession who specializes in research in energy markets, water supply, transport and network industries in general. In the past he has worked for the ACCC, KPMG and as a Ministerial Advisor. He is currently an Associate Professor of economics at the Swinburne University of Technology (Australia) and holds a Ph.D. from the University of Melbourne.

Inhalt
Introduction.- The Economics of Electricity.- The Historical Construction of the Electricity Industry in China.- Structure and Reform.- Renewable Energy.- The Future.- Conclusion: The Way Forward.