Renewable Energy Pathways toCarbon Neutrality in ChinaMay 20231AuthorsZhenhua Zhang1, Ziheng Zhu2, Jessica A. Gordon3, Xi Lu4, Da Zhang2, and Michael R. Davidson1,51 Department of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering, University of California, San Diego2 Institute of Energy, Environment and Economy, Tsinghua University3 California-China Climate Institute, University of California, Berkeley4 School of Environment and State Key Joint Laboratory of Environment Simulation and Pollution Control, Tsinghua University5 School of Global Policy and Strategy, University of California, San Diego About the California-China Climate Institute:The California-China Climate Institute was launched in September 2019 and is a University of California-wide initiative housed jointly at UC Berkeley’s School of Law (through its Center for Law, Energy, and the Environment) and the Rausser College of Natural Resources. It is chaired by Jerry Brown, former Governor of the State of California, and vice-chaired by the former Chair of the California Air Resources Board Mary Nichols. The Institute also works closely with other University of California campuses, departments, and leaders. Through joint research, training, and dialogue in and between California and China, the Institute informs policymakers, fosters cooperation and partnership, and drives climate solutions at all levels.About the Power Transformation Lab:The Power Transformation Lab at the University of California, San Diego studies the engineering and institutional requirements to deploy low-carbon energy at scale. We work with academic, government, civil society, and industry partners to advance research and solutions to the climate challenge centering on the role of the power grid. Our areas of focus include renewable energy resource planning, affordable and reliable low-carbon power markets, and the political economy of industrial policy and low-carbon transitions in firms. About the Institute of Energy, Environment and Economy, Tsinghua University (3E):The Institute of Energy, Environment and Economy, Tsinghua University (3E), established in 1980, is an interdisciplinary research and education institute at Tsinghua University. The institute’s mission is to create, develop and disseminate the knowledge, ideas, and methodologies crucial for building sustainable energy systems and mitigating climate change for China and the world. As an important think tank for China’s energy and climate change research, the institute has been continuously providing policy advisory services to the National Development and Reform Commission (NDRC), the Ministry of Ecology and Environment (MEE), and the National Energy Administration (NEA). The institute has long-time collaborations with prestigious universities and international organizations.Acknowledgments:The authors would like to thank Chi Gao (Regulatory Assistance Project) for providing research assistance,...
