China has the largest installed capacity of wind farms, yet its wind energy electricity output is lower than that of other countries. A new analysis of the relative contributions of the factors influencing China's wind sector could help policy makers prioritize solutions.
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Lewis, J. Wind energy in China: Getting more from wind farms. Nat Energy 1, 16076 (2016). https://doi.org/10.1038/nenergy.2016.76
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