Persistent and significant curtailment has cast concern over the prospects of wind power in China. A comprehensive assessment of the production of energy from wind has identified grid-integrated wind generation potential at 11.9–14% of China's projected energy demand by 2030.
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Yuan, J. Wind energy in China: Estimating the potential. Nat Energy 1, 16095 (2016). https://doi.org/10.1038/nenergy.2016.95
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