This repository has the modules, database, and inputs for the SWITCH model China study (SWITCH-China).
The "inputs" files serve as an example of inputs that can be used to run SWITCH-China model. Modules extended by SWITCH-China are under "china-modules". The model was updated as much as 2020 base year, and it could serve as a foundation for our collective continuous efforts. You can update corresponding tables, e.g. technologies, capital costs, carbon prices, technology plans, fuel costs, and other inputs to meet your modeling needs.
SWITCH-China presents as a testament to the collective dedication and brilliance of numerous individuals who have generously poured their time, expertise, and passion into its development. The foundation of this work rests upon the pioneering SWITCH model created by Matthias Fripp. Gang He leads the efforts to aggregate the data, develop/run the model, and write corresponding papers.
Anne-Perrine Avrin's contributions shine brightly in the nuclear module and data processing. Earlier iterations of SWITCH-China were enriched by the intellect of James Nelson, Josiah Johnston, and Ana Mileva, while Josiah Johnston's enduring commitment continues to profoundly impact data management and the integration of novel capabilities.
Jianwei Tian's Excel-based 2020 China Power model emerges as a valuable resource that complements SWITCH-China. The EV modeling facet bears the imprint of Bo Li and Patricia Hidalgo-Gonzalez's expertise. The vital water implications dimension finds its representation through collaborating with Chao Zhang.
Liqun Peng and Desmond Zhong's persistent efforts have lent depth to the model's treatment of storage and hydrogen dynamics. The transformation of SWITCH-China to its Gridpath incarnation is owed to Qian Luo, Haozhe Yang, Ana Mileva, Ranjit Deshmukh, and their collaborative partners.
The visionary guidance of Daniel M. Kammen, the director of RAEL at UC Berkeley, is a driving force that propels and nurtures the overarching SWITCH umbrella initiative. The insights of Jiang Lin and Amol Phadke of LBL amplify the impact of our low-cost renewables study. Denise Mauzerall of Princeton University illuminates the strategic landscape of energy storage.
The deployment, data collection, and iterative enhancements of the model have been enriched immeasurably by the support and dedication of Wenjia Cai, Yu Chen, Yuang Chen, Shiyu Huang, Jingxuan Hui, Haoran Li, Xu Liu, Hongyou Lu, Xiao Su, Yang Wang, Zheng Wang, Kate Yu, Shuyu Yang, Jiahai Yuan, Wenhua Zhang, Hongyang Zou, and a multitude of other unsung heroes who have lent their brilliance to this ever-evolving endeavor.
Please cite the corresponding papers below to use the modules, data, and code of SWITCH-China.
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He, Gang, Anne-Perrine Avrin, James H. Nelson, Josiah Johnston, Ana Mileva, Jianwei Tian, and Daniel M. Kammen. 2016. “SWITCH-China: A Systems Approach to Decarbonizing China’s Power System.” Environmental Science & Technology 50 (11): 5467–73. https://doi.org/10.1021/acs.est.6b01345.
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He, Gang, Jiang Lin, Froylan Sifuentes, Xu Liu, Nikit Abhyankar, and Amol Phadke. 2020. “Rapid Cost Decrease of Renewables and Storage Accelerates the Decarbonization of China’s Power System.” Nature Communications 11 (1): 2486. https://doi.org/10.1038/s41467-020-16184-x.
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Zhang, Chao, Gang He, Josiah Johnston, and Lijin Zhong. 2021. “Long-Term Transition of China’s Power Sector under Carbon Neutrality Target and Water Withdrawal Constraint.” Journal of Cleaner Production 329: 129765. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jclepro.2021.129765.
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Peng, Liqun, Denise L. Mauzerall, Yaofeng D. Zhong, and Gang He. 2023. Heterogeneous Effects of Battery Storage Deployment Strategies on Decarbonization of Provincial Power Systems in China. Nature Communications 14 (1): 4858. https://doi.org/10.1038/s41467-023-40337-3.
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He, Gang, and Daniel M. Kammen. 2014. “Where, When and How Much Wind Is Available? A Provincial-Scale Wind Resource Assessment for China.” Energy Policy 74: 116–22. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.enpol.2014.07.003.
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He, Gang, and Daniel M. Kammen. 2016. “Where, When and How Much Solar Is Available? A Provincial-Scale Solar Resource Assessment for China.” Renewable Energy 85: 74–82. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.renene.2015.06.027.
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He, Gang, Hongliang Zhang, Yuan Xu, and Xi Lu. 2017. “China’s Clean Power Transition: Current Status and Future Prospect.” Resources, Conservation and Recycling, Environmental Challenges and Potential Solutions of China’s Power Sector, 121: 3–10. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.resconrec.2016.11.003.
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Li, Bo, Ziming Ma, Patricia Hidalgo-Gonzalez, Alex Lathem, Natalie Fedorova, Gang He, Haiwang Zhong, Minyou Chen, and Daniel M. Kammen. 2021. “Modeling the Impact of EVs in the Chinese Power System: Pathways for Implementing Emissions Reduction Commitments in the Power and Transportation Sectors.” Energy Policy 149: 111962. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.enpol.2020.111962.
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Luo, Qian, Fernando Garcia-Menendez, Haozhe Yang, Ranjit Deshmukh, Gang He, Jiang Lin, and Jeremiah X. Johnson. 2023. “The Health and Climate Benefits of Economic Dispatch in China’s Power System.” Environmental Science & Technology 57 (7): 2898–2906. https://doi.org/10.1021/acs.est.2c05663.
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