Journal of Fundamentals of Renewable Energy and Applications
Open Access
ISSN: 2090-4541
+44 1300 500008
ISSN: 2090-4541
+44 1300 500008
Guo Yu Qiu
School of Environment and Energy,
Shenzhen 518055
IR Iran
Research Article
Water and Energy Nexus in China: Current Situation and Future Perspective in Energy Industry, Water Industry and Agriculture
Author(s): Guo Yu Qiu, Wenjiang Li, Linjun Li, Qingtao Zhang and Yajun YangGuo Yu Qiu, Wenjiang Li, Linjun Li, Qingtao Zhang and Yajun Yang
Water is needed to generate energy. Energy is required to deliver, clean, and evaporate water. There are extensive linkages between water and energy. Meanwhile, both resources may limit the other, especially in the context of urbanization and industrialization as well as climate change. Due to the large population and fast-growing economy, China is one of the most water and energy shortage countries in the world. Relations between water and energy are particularly strained. Unfortunately, up to now, little attention has been paid to the tension relation between water and energy in China. Studying water and energy nexus can provide more information than investigating them separately because of their concomitant relationship. In this paper, we reviewed the recent situations on these issues in China, mainly focused on the following topics: 1) energy consumption in water industry; 2) wate.. View More»
DOI:
10.4172/2090-4541.1000138