How China’s Solar Pilots Forge National Policy
A study in Energy Research & Social Science examines how local, experimental projects for distributed solar power in China can lead to sweeping national energy reforms. The research by Xie, van der Horst, and Lane analyzes the process of institutional change, showing how lessons learned from small-scale pilots are scaled up to reshape broader regulatory and policy frameworks. This work provides a detailed look at the mechanics of policy evolution in a major global economy’s energy transition.
Why it might matter to you:
Understanding the pathway from local experiment to national reform is critical for anyone involved in energy policy design or procurement. This research offers a comparative framework for considering how pilot programs in your own region could inform larger strategic energy goals. It highlights the practical political and administrative mechanisms that turn innovative projects into durable institutional change.
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