tsinghua ditan (low carbon) lab overview

Tsinghua Ditan Lab Overview & CEC History

> This slide pack combines an overview of the Tsinghua Ditan Lab presentation to Steven Chu during his visit in July, 2009 with a section on history and accomplishments of the Tsinghua BP CEC.

> The first section is the slide presentation for Energy Secretary Steven Chu during his visit to Tsinghua in July, 2009

> The second section is an overview of the 7 year history of activities and accomplishments of the CEC in many areas of energy and environmental policy analysis for China. It includes historical documents and several subsections of examples of the type of work done at Tsinghua.

Presentation to

US Secretary of Energy Steven Chu

Tsinghua University Ditan Lab

July 15, 2009

Tsinghua Low Carbon EnergyTechnology & Policy Research

Tsinghua Laboratory of Low Carbon Energy (Ditan Lab)

Research on LCE technologies & policies covers many departments and schools, including

Thermal/Nuclear/Electrical Engineering

Chemical/ Automobile/ Environmental/ Biology/Material/ Architecture/ Management/public Policy /Electronic

Over 800 professors and research staff involved

There are many national energy experts at Tsinghua

6 members of China Academy of Science

7 members of China Academy of Engineering

2 members of National Energy Expert Advisory Committee

Vice Chairman of National Climate Change Expert Committee

Over 10 leaders of national key projects

On-going research revenue : >USD 120MM 973 Program, 863 Program, Key Technologies R&D Program

Ditan Lab will combine the research resources and capability of Tsinghua and partners for innovative energy research and systems

The key will be to integrate basic research into larger systems for development, demonstration and commercialization of new low carbon solutions

The Tsinghua Ditan Lab is obligated to make important contributions in the research and deployment of low carbon energy technology and low carbon economy development

Tsinghua Laboratory of Low Carbon Energy (Ditan Lab)

Focused Research fields –

Clean Coal Technologies

CFBCombustion

Gasification & Multiproduction

Pollution Control & CCS

World’s 1st process design map

25% Domestic market over 200 sets

Japan NEDO, IHI and so on

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CCS – Pre-Combustion CO2 capture from coal power plant

Testing


Advanced Nuclear Reactors

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Partitioning of high level waste

Swimming Pool Type Reactor 5 MW NHR

10 MW Gas-cooled HTR

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Cogeneration of Electricity & Heat

Seawater Desalination

Nuclear Hydrogen Production

200MW demo project of HTR

Applications


Strong & Smart Power System

Security Control and Energy

Management System

Flexible AC Transmission

System

EHV & UHV AC & DC

Transmission System

Unified EMS/DTS Control Center

±50 Mvar StatCom on site2Mvar DSTatCom on site

Modeling & Strategy


Energy Conservations

1250 kW/6000V 3-level Convertor

Combined ACHeat pump

High Efficiency Bldg-Demo Building

High Efficiency LED


New & Renewable Energy

Solar Heating Tsinghua Technology occupied

Over 50% world market

生物柴油微藻异养发酵Biodiesel Production by Micro-algal Heterotrophic

Fermentation

PV demo Projectat Tsinghua Campus

1-1.5 MW Doubled-fed Wind Generator on site

Bio-fuel production from tuber crops, sweet sorghum, sugar cane and so on


Policy Studies & Climate Change

Strong in supporting national energy legislation and policies

State M&L Term S&T Development Strategy

China Renewable Energy Law

National Strategy For Alternative Energy Development

National Strategy And Policy For Addressing Climate Change

Sustainable Urban Mobility Of China (SUMO)

Alternative Energy Strategy – Low Carbon Power Roadmap

As members of Chinese delegation, attended the UN Climate Change Conference(COP14), 5th session of the AWG-LCA and the 7th session of the AWG-KP and so on.

Tsinghua Sustainable Mobility Project——Supported by BP

Energy Supply Chains

CAERC Research Organization Diagram(Supported by GM)

Research Lead Institute

Energy PathwaysSupply Chain Dimensions / Key Elements

Biomass Fuels

Coal-based fuels

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Electricity

Hydrogen

Resources, Production and current/future uses

Conversion technologies (incl. cost, energy, water, CO2)

Infrastructure: Physical supply chain

Economics / Cost / Price

Investors / Commercial interests / Stakeholders

Supply chain system interactions with others and

water

Policy drivers/considerations (incl. impact analysis) IntegratedAutomotive

EnergyRoadmap& Policies

Integrated Assessments

Energy Demand

Energy Demand Lead

Overview of China energy demand scenarios

China vehicle and automotive energy demand growth

Fuel characteristics for optimal match to propulsion

system

Key aspects of integrated assessments Lead

Energy future scenarios from system modeling (implications of

different technology developments, policies, disruptions)

Well-to-wheels energy pathway assessments /

Policy drivers/considerations (incl. impact of current/planned)

Societal drivers/considerations (urbanization, regional diversity,

env. quality, transportation infrastructure)

Develop integrated framework and metrics for assessment of future scenarios Provide landmark

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Deliverables • Demand scenarios:• Bio-fuel roadmap; • Coal-derived fuels roadmap:• Electricity supply and transmission outlook• Hydrogen roadmap• Oil and natural gas roadmap• Integrated automotive energy strategy

Better policy mechanism to involve more people in energy conservation: stakeholder relationship map – with MIT

Chinese Companies

International

Governments

Chinese Local Governments Chinese People

Chinese Financial Institutions

Chinese Media

Chinese National Government

State OrgansCommunist

Party of China

National People’s Congress

State Council

Bureau of

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Dept of Resource

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Dept of Industry

Academy of

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National Development and Reform Commission

National Bureau

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State-owned

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State Admin of

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Dept of Energy

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Ministry of Industry

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Office of the National

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Ministry of

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People’s Bank of

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Ministry of

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Ministry of

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Xinhua News

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Ministry of

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China Banking

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China Securities

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State Electricity

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Environ Protect

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Ministries and Commissions

Organizations

Institutions

National

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Politburo

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Prime Minister

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General Sectary / President

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National Media

BP

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EU Governments

US Government

UK Government

Contractors /

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Facilities

National Laboratories and Engineering Research Centers （国家级）

Key Lab Of Safety Control And Simulation Of Power System And Large Generation Equipment (MOST)

ERC of CCT (NDRC)

ERC of Gasification & Gas Turbine (NDRC)

Ministry Laboratories （部级）

Lab of Advanced Nuclear Reactor Engineering And Safety (MOE)

Lab of Thermal Science And Power Engineering (MOE)

University interdisciplinary research institutions （校级）

Institute of Nuclear And New Energy Technology (INET)

Institute of Energy, Environment and Economy (3E)

Center for Energy Efficiency in Buildings

China Automotive Energy Research Center （CAERC）

Tsinghua-BP Clean Energy Research And Education Center

Tsinghua-UTC Joint Research Center for Building Energy Efficiency

Cooperation and Partners–

Domestic Industries

Shen Hua Group 神华集团 Jointly supporting Beijing Institute of Low Carbon Energy

China HuaNeng Group 中国华能集团 200 MW HTR demo project in Shan Dong Province

State Nuclear Power Technology Corp 国家核电技术公司 R&D Center for Nuclear Power Technology

State Grid 国家电网公司 Strategy partnership

China Southern Power Grid 中国南方电网公司 Jointly supporting the State Engineering Lab of UHV Technology


US Industries

UTC 美国联合技术公司 Tsinghua-UTC Joint Research Center for Building Energy

Efficiency 清华大学-联合技术公司建筑节能研究中心

GM 通用汽车 China Automotive Energy Research Center (CAERC) 通用汽车

支持清华大学建立“中国车用能源研究中心”

GE 通用电气 Tsinghua-GE Joint Research Center for Power Technology 清

华大学－通用电气推进和动力技术研究中心


US Research Entities

DOE National Labs (Sandia, Argonne, Lawrence Berkeley, Lawrence Livermore Pacific) Joint research, Exchanges, Guest Scientists

ITS, UC Davis; WRI; Brookings Joint research & Exchanges , Conference, Seminar

Cooperation and Partners–Low Carbon Energy University Alliance

Tsinghua, MIT & Cambridge have joined forces to establish a multiregional program to take on the challenge of energy supply and climate change.

The Alliance will leverage the expertise, creativity and experience of these world-class institutions through a highly focused, disciplined program of research and analysis designed to develop a suite low carbon technology options.

The Alliance will also help identify a wide range of policy and systems options to support and sustain a low carbon economy.

Chinese central government has committed to financially support the Alliance.

Recent Meetings with US Leaders and Officials

Senator John Kerry visited Tsinghua On May 26th and had a good discussion on the China and US energy and climate situation and the need for more substantial joint work.

Speaker of the US House of Representatives Nancy Pelosi visited Tsinghua on May 28th and delivered a speech on climate change and environmental protection.

On June 9th Dr. John Holdren and Mr. David Sandalow visited Tsinghua.

On June 10th Mr. David Sandalow came to Tsinghua again to explore the opportunity for US-China collaboration on electric vehicles.

Summary

Tsinghua Ditan Lab has a solid foundation and comprehensive capabilities in low carbon energy technologies and policy studies

Tsinghua Ditan Lab has established a good basis in cooperation with US industries and academics

Tsinghua Ditan Lab can play an important role in China-US clean energy cooperation

Tsinghua BP Clean Energy Research and Education Centre

Tsinghua BP Clean Energy Research and Education Center

(THCEC) was officially announced opening in July 23rd, 2003

Vision of the Tsinghua BP Clean Energy Center 中心愿景

Be an institute of world influence in energy strategy study for China A nexus for information exchange about recent advances and new

ideas from around the world

An information center dedicated to clean energy topics

Research base for attracting worldwide projects and teams doing leading edge research and strategic thinking in clean energy development

Help create networks between technology, policy and government groups to accelerate implementation of clean energy technologies

Tsinghua BP Clean Energy CentreActivities, Connections and Achievements

2003 - 2008

Major Groups BP Collaborates With At Tsinghua

Thermal Engineering•Gasifier

•CCS Laboratory

•Circulating Fluid Bed

•Institute of Simulation

Ditan Lab•Overall University

low carbon network

•BP support and

special advisor

Tsinghua Cambridge MIT

Low Carbon University

Alliance•Proposal

•BP strong relationships with

all 3 universities

Institute of New and

Nuclear Energy

Technology

Institute of Energy,

Environment &

Economy•China Renewable Law

•China Biofuels Roadmap

•Both were funded by BP

China Automotive

Energy Research

Centre•China transport energy

strategy

•BP on advisory board

Electrical

Engineering•AE funded projects

on grid and wind

State Key

Laboratory of

Power Systems

School of Economics and

Management•BP Chairman sits on advisory

board

Centre for China

in the World

Economy China Energy Fund

(Tsing Capital)•BP AE investing $5 MM in

venture capital fund for new

clean energy businesses

•Located in Tsinghua Science

Park

SUMO

•Urban planning

•Civil Eng.

•Environment

•Automobile

•3E Institute

•Energy

Tsinghua

BP Centre•China Energy strategy

•Clean coal technology

and policy

•BP Base

CEC Activities, Connections & Accomplishments Overview

• Overall China Energy Strategy Studies– China Medium & Long Term Science And Technology Planning (2003/2004)

– The Coordination Between Energy And Economy (2005/2006)

– Alternative Energy Development Strategy (2006/2007)

• Clean Coal Technology– Polygeneration

– Tsinghua gasifier

– CCS in China

• Renewable Energy– China Renewable Energy Law (2005)

– China Renewable Energy Roadmap

– China Biofuels Roadmap

• Energy Efficiency – China Industrial Energy Efficiency Stakeholder Project (sponsored by BP with MIT)

– China Energy Saving Strategy

• Automotive/Transport– BP SUMO project

– China Automotive Energy Research Center

– Roadmap for coal-derived fuel development (CAERC/CEC)

• Electrical Engineering and Grid for Alternative Energy– Research projects sponsored by AE

• Ditan Lab and Tsinghua Cambridge MIT Low Carbon Alliance (TCMA)– Ditan- Overall Tsinghua program for consolidating departments for advice on technology and policy

options for China to move to a low carbon economy (supported by BP)

– TCMA - Proposal for international university cooperation on low carbon economy (supported by BP)

Tsinghua BP Clean Energy Centre

China Energy Strategy Studies

2003/2004: State M&L Term Science and Technology

Development Strategy – Energy and Resources

• Shortly after the CEC opened, Premier Wen Jiabao requested MOST to prepare a Long Term (20 year) S&T strategy for China.

• Professor Ni Weidou was appointed as deputy to the Minister of Science & Technology for the overall strategy.

• Tsinghua president Wang DaZhong was appointed to lead the China S&T Development Strategy for Energy and Resources

• President Wang used the BP CEC as the base and meeting center for Energy and Resources strategy working with government, academic and industry experts.

• Professors NI Weidou and Prof. Li Zheng took on lead roles in Energy and Resources strategy

• Prof. Li Zheng drafted the coal utilization section (especially promoting the polygeneration concept).

• The polygeneration concept has been widely accepted in various governmental policy documents and China’s direction on clean coal.

国家中长期科学和技术发展规划纲要（2006━2020年）Outline of State M&L term S&T Development Planning

三、重点领域及其优先主题

1．能源—优先主题：

(1)工业节能

(2)煤的清洁高效开发利用、液化及多联产*

Clean and efficient exploration and utilization, liquefaction and polygeneration

重点研究开发煤炭高效开采技术及配套装备，重型燃气轮机，整体煤气化联合循环（IGCC），高参数超超临界机组，超临界大型循环流化床等高效发电技术与装备，大力开发煤液化以及煤气化、煤化工等转化技术，以煤气化为基础的多联产系统技术，燃煤污染物综合控制和利用的技术与装备等。

* authored by Prof. Li Zheng

Table of Contents from China S&T Strategy

2005/2006: Coordination Between Energy And Economy

• In 2005, China’s Energy Leading Group commissioned a project at the Tsinghua Clean Energy Centre to study the relationship between economic growth and energy intensity.

• The major questions were:– What is the history and learnings from past development in other

economies?

– What is the nature of growth in infrastructure and heavy industry that drives energy intensity higher during development?

– What are the other factors affecting China’s energy intensity (e.g., export of energy intensive products)?

– What are the options for China to take a lower energy intensity path during fast economic development?

• The study was completed in 2006. And results were published by Energy Leadership Group Office on Feb., 2007

Award for CEC for contribution to Energy and Economy

Strategy Study

Critical Problems on Energy Conservation,

Targeted Readers - State Council And Other Governmental Agencies

Results from CEC Energy and Economy Strategy Used for Input

Strategy for China’s Alternative Energy Development

2006/2007

• In 2006, the Energy Leading Group Office of the State Council commissioned a project at the Tsinghua Clean Energy Centre to support the development of China’s Alternative Energy Strategy.

• The major questions were:– What is the rationale for alternative energy development for

China?

– A consistent definition for policy of alternative energy (including renewables, nuclear and coal based fuels)

– What are the major directions and key fields for China to develop for alternative energy?

– What is the strategy for alternative energy development through 2030?


Clean Coal Technology

Clean Coal Technology

(Polygeneration And Systems Options)

• The original China concepts for coal polygeneration were

developed in Professor Li’s group starting from about

2002.

• The original BP CEFTF funding was used for supporting

the modeling and concept development in China.

• In 2006, polygeneration was approved as a key area and

prioritized technology for development

• Professor Li’s group (with Professor Ni) at the CEC has

continued developing the concept of multi-feed and

multiproduct coal conversion systems and is recognized

as a leading center in China for the systems approach to

clean coal technology.

Achievements in the past years 过去几年取得的成果

Polygeneration based on coal gasification has been included into National Long-term S&T Development Outline and regarded as strategic direction 提出煤气化多联产概念，已列入国家中长期科技规划

Tsinghua Gasifier

• The two-stage Tsinghua gasifier has been developed by

Professor Yue’s group in Tsinghua Thermal Engineering

to 500 ton per day scale in commercial operation.

• It is recognized as one of the three leading Chinese coal

gasification technologies in terms of efficiency,

operability and commercial potential.

Tsinghua Gasifier

Comparison to GE gasifier

Commercial Test

Lower

Oxygen Use

Higher

Conversion

Capacity: 500 tons/d

More than 2 years operation at 110% load

CO+H2>83%

Heating value of the syngas: 9～10MJ/Nm3

O2 consumption: 367.6Nm3/1000Nm3(CO+H2)

Coal consumption: 553.5g/1000Nm3(CO+H2)

Demonstration project – Tsinghua gasifier

Professor Li Zheng leads a China

delegation tour of US CCS sites

February, 2009

CCS in China• CEC and Tsinghua are working directly with leading energy companies in China (e.g., Shenhua,

Greengen, PetroChina) on developing the CCS Guidelines for China

• Prof. Li is leading a Sino-US CCS Guideline Project commissioned by US State Department in cooperation with World Resources Institute, aiming at formulating legal and regulatory framework for CCS in China.

• CEC is studying core issues of CCS in China, including – Strategy from national energy system evolution perspective over long period

– Techno-economic evaluation of CCS chain: process design, the mapping of CO2 sources and sinks, source/sink pairing and economics of the processes, infrastructure planning and optimization

– Legal, regulatory and policy issues

– Experimental program for providing key technical support for CCS chain design and optimization

CCS in China


Renewable Energy

China Renewable Energy Law (2005) and the

Renewable Energy Roadmap Project

• From 2003-2005, the Tsinghua Institute for Energy, Environment and Economy (3E Institute) provided the expert support for drafting of China Renewable Energy Law (2003-2005). This was sponsored by the Environment and Resources Protection Committee of China People’s Congress

• Following enactment of the law in early 2005, the Renewable Energy Division of the Energy Bureau, NDRC recognized the need to create a roadmap for implementation. This two year project was carried out by the 3E Institute at Tsinghua.

• The overall objective of the project was to improve China’s capacity in formulating renewable energy technology development strategy through integrating the university’s research resources in technology R&D and public policy and collaborating with foreign institutions.

• The detailed objectives were:

– A survey of current development status of wind, biomass, small hydro power, solar thermal application, and solar photovoltaic systems

– Development of scenarios of renewable energy development by 2010 and 2020

– Investigation of approaches to renewable energy technology roadmap development

• BP sponsored ($50 K from BP Foundation) the China Renewable Energy Roadmap project in 2005 and participated in the report in the Great Hall of the People.

Commissioning Letter From

National People’s Congress To Help

Draft China Renewable Energy Law

Letter from NPC Verifying

Tsinghua Input to Renewable

Energy Law

Examples Of Books Published From Renewable Energy Strategy Work Of

The 3E Institute At Tsinghua (China Forest Energy Resources And Wind

Energy Development and Utilization)

China Biofuels Energy Roadmap Project

• One of the findings of the Renewable Energy Roadmap was that the

highest priority area for improving knowledge for policy making and

technology direction was bioenergy. The NDRC commissioned a

detailed roadmap study for the development of bioenergy in China.

This project was also assigned to the 3E Institute.

• The key areas of the study were:

– Targets for biofuel development by 2010 and 2020

– Technological options and pathways to achieve the targets

– Regional distribution of future china’s biofuel industry

– Specific and concrete measures to promote biofuel technology

development and deployment.

• This project was also sponsored by BP ($50 K)

China Biofuels Energy Roadmap Objectives1) Biomass Resource AssessmentBiomass resource assessment is to determine a realistic biomass resource potential for biofuel development in China by 2010 and 2020. The

availability of four categories of biomass resources will be assessed and mapped by province/region: 1) energy crops & residues 2) food crop

residues 3) forestry residues and 4) municipal solid waste. A resource assessment model will developed and applied.

2) Integrated Biofuel Technology AssessmentTechnology assessment is to determine an appropriate portfolio of biofuel technologies and/or routes, and their supply potentials by 2010 and

2020, taking into account resource availability, technology maturity, life-circle energy efficiency, infrastructure requirement, economics,

environmental emission, local development, and so on. Technologies will cover both ethanol and bio-diesel making technologies and/or

processes. Life circle analysis will be carried out to analyze the energy balance of biofuel technologies.

3) Assessment of Demand for BiofuelsAssessment of demands for biofuels is to estimate the realistic potentials of demand for biofuels from transportation and power sector by 2010

and 2020, taking into account such influencing factors as total demand for liquid fuels of the two sectors, petroleum supply, oil price, biofuel

price, and so on. A demand assessment model will be developed.

4) Identification of Barriers to Market Entry of BiofuelsIt is to identify the major technology-specific barriers to development and deployment of biofuel technologies and/or routes s in short and long

term, covering: 1) technological barriers, 2) economic barriers, 3) market barriers 4) institutional barriers, and 5) social barriers.

5) Policies for Matching Biofuel Demand and SupplyIt is to identify cost-effective policies and institutional changes that stimulate the development and deployment of biofuel technologies, and

translate them into near and long term action plans. Policy mechanisms would include both supply-push and demand-pull measures, as well as

economic policies. Substantial efforts will be taken to investigate the role of policy instruments in matching biofuel demand and supply. A

biofuel system model will be developed to evaluate policies, and examine environmental and social impacts of biofuel technology development

From 4/20/06 Proposal to BP to support the project


Energy Efficiency

Industrial Energy Efficiency

• Tsinghua CEC does considerable work in the area of

industry efficiency.

• BP sponsored a joint program between Tsinghua and

MIT in 2008 for stakeholder analysis in the problems of

achieving a 20% improvement in China’s energy

intensity.

• The Chinese Academy of Engineering is doing a project

for analysis of China’s longer term options for much

higher efficiency. Professor Ni is leading that project.


Automotive/TransportSUMO and China Automotive Energy Research Center

Sustainable Urban Mobility Project

2005-2009

• BP initiated a project with Tsinghua CEC in 2005 to study the

problem of sustainable development of cities during rapid

urbanization in China. It is called the Sustainable Urban Mobility

Project (SUMO).

• The BP SUMO project incorporated the input of six different

departments of Tsinghua (including energy, electrical engineering,

business school, public policy and environment into a multiyear

systems study of the approaches for more efficient Chinese cities.

• The BP SUMO project is recognized as establishing a new level of

cross disciplinary analysis of the social, technical and policy aspects

of the energy/environment issues facing China.

• The learning and capabilities demonstrated in the SUMO project

were important precursors for the formation of the China Automotive

Energy Research Center and the Ditan Lab.

Origin and initiation of SUMO Summary

• In broad terms, BP will explore the possibility of collaborating with Tsinghua University to

explore the issues, goals, and challenges associated with the massive urbanisation of the

population over the next 25 years. Then, using the findings of the initial work, BP will

consider forming a partnership with one or more key Chinese governmental entities, one or

more metropolitan areas, and local experts to study in depth potential solutions to the

urbanisation challenge.

SuMo Context

• In 1Q 2004 a team was created to look at strategic options for R&M in the sustainable

mobility arena. The rationale was that innovation and leadership on certain opportunities

this area could provide future earnings, competitive differentiation, and reputational

advantages. In 3Q, the team presented a catalogue of activities within the Segment that

support the general concept.

• One of the opportunities that showed particular promise for BP was the pace of

urbanisation in China, one of BP’s downstream elephant markets, and the issue of

transportation planning. In 4Q Starry Dong, a SuMo team member, visited China to test

hypotheses that had been developed through preliminary research internally and externally.

Her findings were used to develop a proposed plan of action for 2005. The idea was tested

by John Manzoni during his December 2004 visit, and the decision has been made to move

forward.

From SUMO proposal to John Manzoni, Head of R&M Segment

January, 2005

SUMO: commissioned and highly appreciated by NDRC

SUMO 研究成果 / Two Books Written and Published

China Automotive Energy Research Centre

• In 2008, Tsinghua established the China

Automotive Energy Research Center (CAERC)

with a $6 MM grant from GM and SAIC.

• This center was built on the model of the BP

CEC (an independent academic unit of Tsinghua

for multidisciplinary studies of energy policy and

technology).

• The BP SUMO project team was the base for

establishing the team that runs the CAERC.

Commissioning letter for CAERC from the Energy Bureau

To conduct comprehensive studies of technology roadmaps and policies

for transport policy for China

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CAERC Mission

To conduct multidisciplinary, systematic and in-depth

research in the field of automotive energy

To create and widespread the knowledge for the

establishment of affordable, safe and environmentally

friendly automotive energy system in China and the world

To assist Chinese Government in formulating sustainable

automotive strategies and policies

To foster leaders for the Chinese sustainable automotive

energy system transformation.

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Research Resources

Seven institutions associated within Tsinghua

- Institute of Energy and Environmental Economics

- Department of Automobile Engineering

- Department of Thermal Engineering

- Department of Electrical Engineering

- Department of Environment Science and Technology

- School of Economics and Management

- School of Public Policy and Management

Four external institutions associated

- Development Research Center of State Council

- Guangzhou Institute of Energy Conversion, China Academy of Sciences

- China Automotive Technology And Research Center (CATARC)

- Energy Research Institute of National Development and Reform Commission

Research staff and post doctoral fellows: 26 +

Doctoral and master students: 16+

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Energy Supply Chains

CAERC Research Overview

Research Lead Institute

Energy PathwaysSupply Chain Dimensions / Key Elements

Biomass Fuels

Coal-based fuels

Oil/Gas Hydrocarbons

Electricity Hydrogen

Resources, Production and current/future uses

Conversion technologies (incl. cost, energy, water, CO2)

Infrastructure: Physical supply chain

Economics / Cost / Price

Investors / Commercial interests / Stakeholders

Supply chain system interactions with others and water

Policy drivers/considerations (incl. impact analysis)

Integrated

Automotive

Energy

Roadmap

& Policies

Integrated Assessments

Energy Demand

Energy Demand Lead

Overview of China energy demand scenarios

China vehicle and automotive energy demand growth

Fuel characteristics for optimal match to propulsion system

Key aspects of integrated assessments Lead

Energy future scenarios from system modeling (implications of

different technology developments, policies, disruptions)

Well-to-wheels energy pathway assessments /

Policy drivers/considerations (incl. impact of current/planned)

Societal drivers/considerations (urbanization, regional diversity,

env. quality, transportation infrastructure)

Develop integrated framework and metrics for assessment of future scenarios

Provide landmark

and ongoing energy

and policy/regulation

analysis

Rep

ort

Rep

ort

Rep

ort

Legend

Prof Wang

Prof Zhang

Prof Li

Prof Ouyang

DRC

External

Deliverables • Demand scenarios:

• Bio-fuel roadmap

• Coal-derived fuels roadmap:

• Electricity supply and transmission outlook

• Hydrogen roadmap

• Oil and natural gas roadmap

• Integrated automotive energy strategy


Electrical Engineering and Grid for

Alternative Energy

AE Projects with Electrical Engineering

• In 2008, Alternative Energy funded three projects (3 years, $200 K)

for advanced technology and control strategies for wind power.

– Magnitude And Frequency Control Of Grid-connected DFIG For Wind

Power Generation

– A Dynamic Model To Investigate The Frequency Deviation Caused By

Wind Power Fluctuation

– Modeling Large Offshore Wind Farms

• One of the aspects of the projects was to purchase an advanced

electrical grid simulator (the same one our wind business uses) for

studies on the effects of wind variability on the grid. This is a critical

capability for optimizing the use of alternative energy in the grid in

China.

• The DFIG project has already generated a novel approach to power

conversion from wind turbines that could reduce costs.


Tsinghua Institute of Energy,

Environment and Economics (3E)

Tsinghua Institute of Energy, Environment

and Economics (3E)

• One of the primary energy policy institutes collaborating with the BP

CEC at Tsinghua is the 3E Institute. Since the beginning of CEFTF,

we have funded work on China energy/environment modeling, the

China Renewable Energy Roadmap and the China Biofuels

Roadmap. The 3E Institute was a strong partner in the BP SUMO

project.

• The 3E Institute was founded in 1980 and is a University-level

institute for energy economics and climate change mitigation policy

research.

• This section provides an overview of the China energy policy and

strategy studies of the 3E Institute.

Overview of IEEET

Founded in 1980

University-level institute for energy economics and

climate change mitigation policy research

28 full-time academic staffs

Graduate Program: 40 doctoral and master students

A major energy and climate change thinking tank of the Government

Collaborating Partners:

- Agencies of Chinese Government such as NDRC, MOST, MOA, MOFA

- National Science Foundation of China (NSFC)

- World Bank, Asian Development Bank, European Commission, Italian Government, Germany Government

- BP Group, Ford, etc.

Tsinghua 3E Institute – Selected Publications• Integrated Assessment of CO2 emission control strategy and policy (2001-), a key state

research project/Ministry of Science and Technology

• Agent-based Modeling of the Energy System Complexity (2004-2008), a key research grant of National Natural Science Foundation of China

• Support the drafting of China Renewable Energy Law (2003-2005), sponsored by Environment and Resources Protection Committee of China People’s Congress

• Roadmap for Biofuel Technology Development in China(2006- 2008), sponsored by Energy Bureau of National Development and Reform Commission and supported by BP

• Support the drafting of China Circular Economy Law (2006-2007), sponsored by Environment and Resources Protection Committee of China People’s Congress

• Clean Development Mechanism Methodology and Application in China(2002-2004), MOST/ World Bank

• Sustainable Urban Road Transport and the Greening of China Auto Industry (2000-2003).Supported by Word Wide Fund (WWF) for Nature

• Public Policy for Sustainable Urban Mobility (2006-). Supported by BP

• China Alternative Energy Study (2007). Sponsored by Office of National Energy Leading Group

• Well-to-Wheel Study on Energy Use, GHG emissions and Cost of Road Transportation in China(2005-2006). Supported by Ford/BP

• China Energy Development Outlook(2004), Tsinghua University Press

• China Climate Change Assessment Report: Mitigation (2006), China Science and Technology Press

• Energy for Sustainable Development (2005), Beijing Chemical Engineering Press

• Wind Energy Development and Utilization, (2005), Beijing Chemical Engineering Press

• Guidelines for CDM Project Development (2005), Environment Science and Technology Press

China’s Climate Change

National Assessment

Report.

The purpose is to

provide support for

scientific policy making

for national economy and

social development and

to support China in

participating in

international actions on

climate change.

VP He Jiankun was the

leader for part 3 (Social

Economic Assessment

For Slowing Climate

Change), 7 authors from

3E Institute


Ditan Lab and Tsinghua Cambridge

MIT Low Carbon Alliance

(TCMA)

Ditan (Low Carbon) Laboratory

• In 2008, Tsinghua founded the Ditan Lab to consolidate the

university’s strengths in engineering, innovation and policy advice

for moving China to a low carbon economy.

• The Ditan Lab will provide a university-wide mechanism for

facilitating cross-disciplinary studies that are required for the

complex problems of low carbon economy that require integration of

social and business aspects with many technologies.

• The success of the BP SUMO project as a prototype cross-

disciplinary study was one of the inspirations for the Ditan Lab.

• Steve Wittrig has been named as Special Advisor to the Ditan Lab.

清华低碳能源实验室的发展目标Vision of Tsinghua Ditan Energy Lab

Short and middle term 中短期目标 Integration and development of Tsinghua potentials in

disciplines and research in energy area 整合和发展清华大学能源领域学科和科研的优势

Breakthrough and significant achievements in future energy science, advanced technologies and strategy study 在未来能源和节能减排的关键科学问题、先端技术问题、发展战略和技术路线等方面有所突破，做出重大的、有影响的成果

Long term 长期目标 An important think tank with global influence in energy

issues 有全球影响力的能源事务思想库

A world-class center in LCE knowledge generation and technology innovation 国际一流的低碳能源知识和技术创新中心

A significant national platform for cooperation among universities, research institutes and industries重要的低碳能源国家级产学研合作平台

清华低碳能源实验室的使命Mission of Tsinghua Ditan Energy Lab

Technology innovation in LCE energy, energy saving and carbon mitigation创新低碳能源技术和节能减排技术

Development of energy strategy and roadmaps 提出能源发展战略和技术路线

Promotion of interdisciplinary collaborations both domestically and internationally组织国内外交叉学科研究

Establishing the platform for close cooperation among universities, research institutions and industry 搭建产、学、研紧密合作的平台

Enhancing the progress of our green university program 推动绿色大学进程

清华低碳能源实验室重点研究方向Main Focused Research Areas

Advanced nuclear tech 先进核能技术

Clean coal tech 清洁煤发电技术

Advanced power transmission and security control tech 先进输电技术与电网安全控制技术

New energy and renewable energy, including hydrogen, biomass, wind power, automotive alternative energy and etc. 新能源与可再生能源技术，包括氢能、生物质能、风能、车用替代能源等

Energy saving tech, especially building energy efficiency 节能技术，尤其是建筑节能技术等

Energy strategy and GHG emission control, including CO2 capture, sequestration and geological storage 能源发展战略和温室气体减排，如二氧化碳的捕获和埋存，碳价等

Proposal for Tsinghua Cambridge MIT

Low Carbon University Alliance (TCMA)

• In conjunction with the formation of the Ditan Lab, Tsinghua has

made a proposal to MIT and Cambridge University to form a joint

program for global collaboration on policy and technology options for

a low carbon economy.

• The fundamental basis will be to form a strong base for joint

modeling of economy, environment and economics between China,

US and Europe. And to support joint technology development for

leading low carbon technologies such as clean coal, efficiency,

nuclear and biofuels.

• The TCMA has been endorsed by the leadership of the three

universities and is in the stage of negotiation and fundraising.

• BP has played a very strong supporting role in the development of

this concept due to our close working relationships and long term

support of each of the universities.

Tsinghua-Cambridge-MIT Alliance for Low Carbon Energy

Climate change needs global action. US, China and EU are the three largest entities for carbon emission and also represent the three typical attitudes for climate change affair. b

应对气候变化需要全球共同行动。中、美、欧盟是世界上排放碳最多的三个实体，也代表了应对气候变化领域中三种典型的立场

Universities should lead their role in research on science, technology and policy for addressing climate change issue

大学应当在应对气候变化的科学基础、先进技术和战略政策等研究方面发挥领导作用

Three universities in China, US and Europe will unite to promote LCE technologies and policies and enhance understanding, trust and cooperation among governments effectively.

位于中、美、欧的三所大学即将联合起来，推进低碳能源技术和政策创新，并有效地增强政府间的理解、互信和合作!

低碳能源大学联盟的工作内容Possible work domains of TCMA

Research programs on advanced LCE technology 开展先进低碳能源技术的合作研究

Education and personnel exchange 教育和人员交流

High level forum on LCE solutions for dealing with climate change at a global level 面向全球的、以低碳能源应对气候变化的系列高层论坛

Cooperation with enterprises in carbon reduction activities 与中国以及全球企业合作，推进碳减排活动的实施

Assist government to develop strategy, roadmap and policy 协助政府部门制定发展低碳经济的战略，技术路线图以及政策措施

Promote and facilitate communication and cooperation of china, US and europe on the climate change issue 协助促进中国、美国及欧盟在气候变化事宜上的对话与合作

CEC/Ditan in the landscape of

Chinese energy technology and

policy research

Unique Strengths of CEC and Ditan Lab

• Tsinghua University is the leading university in China providing policy advice

based on technology and economics in the area of energy and environment.

• The Ditan Lab will strengthen those capabilities and Tsinghua’s role in

providing systematic and fact based advice on China’s move to a low

carbon economy.

• Tsinghua has always been very strong in collaboration with international

universities and institutions. This is true in the area of energy and

environment. BP CEC has strong programs in this area with MIT,

Cambridge, Princeton and Imperial College built up through the BP network.

Collaboration in detail on economics and technology between international

universities is particularly important in complex policy areas such as low

carbon economy.

• The Tsinghua network to leaders in the China energy industry is very

important to work with industry on the policy options and implications for a

low carbon economy.