China is able to fully cover own needs in energy by using the wind power. It is possible only if the government keeps subsidizing the construction of wind power plants with price guarantee.
China is already the largest source of carbon dioxide emissions in the world, however the country’s need in energy is expected to double in the following decades. At present this country is launching several new coal power plants every week.
The whole world is wondering whether China has any other alternatives. The American scientists have calculated the total wind capacity of China and then estimated the volumes of energy the Chinese windmills are able to generate profitably. It turns out that energy suppliers may profitably meet the expected demand in energy in China by 2030, if they keep receiving at least 7.6 cents per kilowatt-hour during the first ten years.
These numbers correspond to the price guarantees, given by the Chinese government, which promised the suppliers to fix prices at 0.382-0.551 yuans per kilowatt-hour. Science magazine claims that a large part of carbon dioxide emissions can be eliminated.
If the price of kilowatt-hour amounts to 0.4 yuans, this will be enough to replace about 23 per cent of coal power plants.
This achievement will require significant investments and is possible only in case if a thorough long-term plan is prepared. The authors of the research say that the final benefit will help China have better air and save considerably.
