Wind in China
December 15, 2007 to January 8, 2008
During the 2008 winter recess, two students traveled to Beijing to undertake research on China's rapidly expanding wind energy industry. Through meetings with various experts active within the field, the students sought to assess the current status and the future prospects for large-scale wind development and prescribe realistic policy solutions to foster such development. Highlights included interviews with the Chinese Wind Energy Association, Tsinghua-BP Clean Energy Research and Education Center, financial consultancy Azure International, and turbine manufacturer Suzlon Energy, among others. In addition, the students were invited to attend and observe the U.S.-China Clean Energy Dialogue held at the Grand Hyatt Beijing. As a result of such varied and extensive exposure, the students attained a unique and comprehensive outlook on the future development of China's wind industry.