Prospects of GHP and EGS Development in China

Abstract

“Law of Renewable Energy of PRC” had clearly explained that geothermal energy belongs to renewable energy. It is encouraged for development from the Chinese Government in order to reduce CO2 emission effectively in the country.
The great function and effect for energy saving and reduction of CO2 emission on GHP has more and more been recognized by government and popular users. GHP district heating reached 18% of total building area in Shenyang City has harvested 330 days of excellent atmosphere environment. It shows absolute good environmental benefit. In the Yangtze River Basin where without facilities of district heating before, GHP space heating has become new highlight for new buildings. GHP is continuing growth and popularization.
By effect from “The Future of Geothermal Energy” of MIT of US, a few developers have been interested to develop the EGS in China. The China-Australia cooperation in EGS preliminary study in China within past 2 years had finished. Several potential areas have been selected and will carry out further study. The application of the EGS national research project is in progress.
China Academy of Engineering has completed the research “China Mid-Long Term Strategy of Energy Development”. It includes renewable energy development strategy. It will reach to 17%-34% total energy demand to become “one of leading energy” in 2050. China Academy of Science has also formulated “The Road Map to 2050 on China Energy Science Development”. It includes large scale of renewable energy power generation. China will start research of EGS power generation. It is planned to reach 5%-10% of total power generation in 2050.