Guo Z., Liu P., Ma L., Li Z., 2015, A Grid-Structure Based Multi-Region Optimisation Model for the Development of Power Generation Sector in China, Chemical Engineering Transactions, 45, 439-444.
Power demand in China has increased over years and is expected to further expand in the future. The disparity of resources distribution and load dispatch for regions requires regional analyses rather than taking China as a single entity. Meanwhile subsidy policies for clean energy and power prices will largely affect the development of the power sector in a long-term. In this paper, a multi-region model based on grid structures is built aiming for maximising profits gained by China’s power generation sector from 2013 to 2050. A case study is performed demonstrating deployment trends for technologies and the utility of transmission capacity. The results indicate different developing strategies for regions and the importance of energy subsidies. In addition, power transmission utility is analysed and discussed.
