The management framework of power system transition in China

This paper studies the management and policy design for low carbon transition of electricity system in China. Based on the discussion of innovation theory, the paper firstly proposes an interactive management framework for transition management in China. The top-down line of the framework is as "vision-strategy planning-implementation plan", the bottom-up is detailed technology appraise and policy design based on the technology launch pathways. Then reprehensive technology options for the power system transition are appraised by employing innovation theory to indicate the policy package design logic in the framework. The work in the paper will be useful in informing policy-makers and other stakeholders and may provide reference value for other countries for energy transition management.