In the heart of Beijing, researchers at the North China Electric Power University are unraveling the intricate tapestry of China’s burgeoning new power system. Led by Yinan Wang from the School of Energy Power and Mechanical Engineering, a recent study published in the journal *Energies* (translated from the original title) offers a compelling roadmap of the sector’s evolution, with significant implications for the global energy market.
The study, which employed advanced natural language processing techniques, delves into the *Blue Book on the Development of New Power System*, a comprehensive guide issued by China to chart its course towards a low-carbon future. “We applied TF-IDF and TextRank algorithms to extract high-frequency terms, which served as our compass in navigating the vast landscape of research in this domain,” Wang explains.
The analysis, conducted using the bibliometric tool CiteSpace, revealed a fascinating trajectory. Initially, the focus was heavily centered around renewable energy and storage technologies, with “renewable energy” emerging as the core high-frequency term in 247 publications. However, the research landscape has since expanded, with “energy storage” acting as a critical bridge, connecting various subfields.
This evolution has paved the way for exploration into smart grids, market mechanisms, and more recently, carbon capture, utilization, and storage (CCUS), and artificial intelligence applications. “The dual imperatives of the dual-carbon policy and digital intelligence are driving this shift,” Wang notes, highlighting the commercial potential of these emerging fields.
The study’s findings suggest that the energy sector is on the cusp of a new era, with interdisciplinary studies focusing on intelligent dispatch and low-carbon transition poised to take center stage. This shift could significantly impact the commercial landscape, opening up new avenues for investment and innovation.
As the world grapples with the urgent need for sustainable development, this research offers valuable insights into the future of the power system. It underscores the importance of interdisciplinary collaboration and highlights the commercial opportunities that lie at the intersection of technology, policy, and sustainability.
In the words of Wang, “The future of the power system is not just about technological advancements, but also about creating a sustainable, low-carbon ecosystem that benefits all stakeholders.” This study is a significant step towards that future, providing a roadmap for researchers, policymakers, and industry leaders alike.