Survey for Renewable Energy Policy of Japan and China

일본과 중국의 신재생에너지정책 조사 연구

  • 장운정 (이화여자대학교 경제학과) ;
  • 전미화 (이화여자대학교 경제학과) ;
  • 김윤경 (이화여자대학교 경제학과)
  • Published : 2009.11.25

Abstract

This paper reviewed laws and policies of renewable energy in Japan and China. Japan has enacted laws and implemented policies of renewable energy since 1980 for their energy security and environmental problem, and nowadays renewable energy is one of solutions for UNFCCC and Kyoto Protocol. Japan plays a leading role in photovoltaic power generation. As second largest energy consumer, China generates a lot of pollution from their energy use. However Chinese government attempts to sustainable development among economy, society and environment, suggests to use renewable energy in the way to reduce pollution and improve living standards. Korea focused on renewable energy as one of motive power in Green Growth. Review for renewable energy policy of two countries gives Korean policy implication and helps "Green Growth", national theme of Korea.

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