**Energy buzzwords: It is necessary to develop plans for new energy development in a rational manner to prevent blind expansion

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**Energy buzzwords: It is necessary to develop plans for new energy development in a rational manner to prevent reckless expansion. March 14, 2012, 11:46 – News on mobile devices. Premier ** mentioned in the 2012 work report that it is necessary to stop the reckless expansion of industries such as solar and wind energy. These words sparked intense discussion among representatives in the energy sector. Nevertheless, quite a number of suggestions were put forward at this year’s ** to accelerate the development of new energy sectors including solar and wind power. 　　Wang Taozhi, a member of the National Committee of the Chinese People’s Political Consultative Conference and vice chairman of the Heilongjiang Provincial Committee of the CPPCC, pointed out that currently China has the largest installed capacity for hydropower in the world, the largest scale of use of solar water heaters globally, the largest number of nuclear power projects under construction worldwide, and the fastest growth rate in wind power installation capacity… “Why is there such interest in wind power and solar energy?” One reason is that the land it occupies is a scarce resource; companies are busy expanding their holdings, especially state-owned enterprises, which are eager to increase their scale ； Secondly, due to high electricity prices, companies, driven by profit motives, compete to launch projects. ”Liao Zelong, general manager of Yunnan Power Grid Company, said. 　　However, Huang Ming, Deputy Representative Ren, Chairman of Huangming Solar Energy Co., Ltd., and Vice President of the International Solar Energy Society, believes that the original wording might lead to misunderstandings regarding the commitment and determination to support the development of renewable energy industries such as solar and wind energy. Furthermore, the solar photovoltaic industry does indeed face issues such as temporary overcapacity and improper expansion. 　　But this is also a temporary phenomenon occurring at a time when the economic situation in Europe and the United States, as well as their policies toward China, are affecting the export of photovoltaic products, while domestic demand is still in the process of emerging. It is even less representative of industries such as solar water heating, heating systems, and solar cooking appliances, whose prices are already lower than those of conventional energy sources and which possess huge market potential. 　　“I suggest revising the wording in the **Work Report** regarding curbing the uncontrolled expansion of the solar and wind energy industries. On page 18, line 19, after ‘promoting the optimization and upgrading of the industrial structure’, add ‘continuing to provide strong support for and fostering the healthy development of renewable energy industries such as solar and wind energy, while at the same time preventing uncontrolled expansion in certain aspects of these industries’. Remove ‘stop the blind expansion of industries such as solar and wind energy’ from the end. ”Huang Ming said, “Mechanisms should be established to promote the use of new energy, strengthen coordinated planning for related projects and policy guidance, in order to expand domestic demand.” In the long term, **the use of low-carbon, green, and sustainable new energy sources should be encouraged; this is also the direction that must be pursued in the future. ” 　　Zhou Yaoqi, a deputy to the National People’s Congress and director of the Institute of Oil and Gas Resources and Environmental Geology at China University of Petroleum (Huadong), also pointed out that in terms of energy strategy, oil and gas are the main forms of energy, but new energy sources should also be encouraged. Yang Zezhu, a deputy to the National People’s Congress and head of the Hubei State-owned Assets Supervision and Administration Commission, believes that accelerating the development of new energy sources such as nuclear power, wind power, solar energy, and biomass energy is the only way to overcome the limitations of traditional energy sources and reduce environmental pollution. 　　Xing Xinxue, a member of the National Committee of the Chinese People’s Political Consultative Conference and director of the Institute of Biochemical Engineering at Tsinghua University, said: \"The disorderly development of new energy sources, as noted in the Premier’s work report, is a rather serious issue. Take the polysilicon industry for example – the amount of polysilicon produced in China is sufficient to meet global demand; however, the market is limited, which poses significant challenges to the development of this industry.\" Therefore, **it is necessary to rationally formulate development plans for new energy. ” 　　Taking the photovoltaic industry as an example, Yang Wenliang, a member of the National Committee of the Chinese People’s Political Consultative Conference and general manager of Beijing Electronics Holding Company, pointed out that China has become a major manufacturing country in the photovoltaic industry, but it is not a strong country in this field; the industry as a whole lacks strong technical capabilities and innovation strength, and there is an urgent need to stimulate the domestic market. The phenomenon of \"three dependencies\" evident in the development of China’s photovoltaic industry: photovoltaic equipment relies on imports, key manufacturing technologies are controlled by foreign countries, and the market for photovoltaic products is located abroad. He suggested, “We should guide the development of the photovoltaic industry in the medium to long term, so that our country’s solar energy industry can develop sustainably over the long haul through standardization, legal frameworks, and standardized procedures.” It supports the development of the photovoltaic industry through inclusive policies, and drives its growth through the application market. ” 　　This year, Huang Ming also submitted suggestions to ** regarding the support for concentrated solar power generation. He said, \"I personally believe that when developing renewable energy sources, it’s better to have a balance among different types of energy. The reason for developing concentrated solar power is precisely due to this imbalance.\" According to the **12th Five-Year Plan for solar power generation**, by 2015 China’s installed solar power capacity was expected to reach 15 gigawatts, of which the vast majority would come from photovoltaic systems; only 100 megawatts would be allocated to concentrated solar power generation. Thermophotovoltaic power generation has advantages such as easy energy storage and stable power output, and should be further developed. Therefore, solar thermal power generation and photovoltaic power generation should be developed in balance. The same should apply to other forms of renewable and new energy sources, such as wind power and biomass energy, all of which need to be developed in a balanced manner. In fact, in order to achieve energy substitution and increase the share of renewable energy in the overall energy consumption structure, aside from hydroelectric power which accounts for a large proportion, other forms of renewable energy together account for only a few percent. This requires that China pursue a balanced approach to the development of renewable energy; only in this way can China’s energy problems be solved. ” 　　Furthermore, \"it seems that the proportion of nuclear power in China’s energy mix is still too low at present. To achieve the energy conservation and emission reduction targets set for the 12th Five-Year Plan, developing nuclear power in a safe and efficient manner is an essential option.\" Secondly, wind power, solar energy, and the like can be vigorously developed on the basis of rational planning. The biggest obstacle to new energy at present is its instability and intermittency; therefore, storage of wind and solar energy is crucial, which requires a high degree of integration of advanced storage technologies and smart grid technologies. Finally, waste bioenergy is also important, but bioenergy needs to be approached with caution. In recent years, large-scale biogas development in our country has progressed rapidly, but its energy conversion efficiency is very low. To use it as an energy source, it is necessary to improve the utilization rate of raw materials as well as the conversion efficiency. ”Xing Xinxie can speak. 　　“**It is necessary to clarify the development direction and goals of the new energy industry in our country and the central region, and accelerate the planning and implementation process for large-scale new energy industrial bases. Establish coordination mechanisms at the **level and across regions; tailor approaches to local conditions, conduct careful analysis, and make rational plans. It is essential to prevent hasty establishment of facilities without considering objective realities, as well as avoid redundant construction by energy companies and resource waste. ”Yang Zezhu said. (Reporters: Hu Xuecui, Li Yongqiang, Tong Xiaobo) Source: China Energy News