Using Backcasting Methodology in Decision-Making of Biomass Energy Development

Abstract:

The purpose of this paper is to introduce a methodology-Backcasting for policy makers in renewable energy development, with expect to enable the development of an alternative strategy and the facilitation of a more flexible and responsible policy agenda. Take biomass energy domain as a case to explain the application of this methodology, and multiple factors should be taken into account. The study indicates that China’s renewable energy is still in the transition period from research and development to industrial production, and the effective, scientific and timely decision-making from government policy makers is utmost crucial to the healthy development of renewable energy industry in China because it regulates the development path of this innovative industry. It is an innovation to link biomass industry development with urbanization strategy in China rural area in the long run.

• Periodical: Applied Mechanics and Materials (Volumes 291-294)
• Pages: 364-367
• DOI: https://doi.org/10.4028/www.scientific.net/AMM.291-294.364
• Online since: February 2013
• Authors: Jun Li, Wen Bin Ding, Si Jiang Jing
• Keywords: Backcasting, Biomass, Methodology, Renewable Energy

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