Energy efficiency and influencing factor analysis in the overall Chinese textile industry. (15th December 2015)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Peng, Lihong; Zhang, Yiting; Wang, Yejun; Zeng, Xiaoling; Peng, Najun; Yu, Ang
• Is Part Of: Energy. Volume 93:Part 1(2015)
• Page Start: 1222
• Page End: 1229
• Publication Date: 2015-12-15
• Subjects: Overall textile industry -- Chemical fiber industry -- Energy efficiency -- Influencing factor -- China -- Fujian; OTI overall textile industry -- CFI chemical fiber industry -- TI textile industry -- GSHM garments, shoes, and hats manufacturing -- IAV industrial added value -- PV energy used per unit of production value -- AV added value -- EP energy consumption per unit product -- EAV energy consumption per unit of industrial added value -- EPV energy consumption per unit of production value -- ESV economic system variable -- ES energy structure -- ICR industry concentration ratio -- IS industry scale of a sector -- TL technical level -- GDP gross domestic product -- EC energy consumption; Power resources -- Periodicals; Power (Mechanics) -- Periodicals; Energy consumption -- Periodicals; 333.7905
• DOI: 10.1016/j.energy.2015.09.075
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 0360-5442

Abstract

Abstract: This study analyzes the OTI (overall textile industry) energy efficiency gap between China and the US and measures the longitudinal changes in OTI energy efficiency over time. A breadthwise comparison of the energy efficiency among OTI subsectors indicates that the CFI (chemical fiber industry) is the key subsector for improving energy efficiency. This study conducts a quantitative analysis of the influencing factors of energy efficiency of the CFI in China. The energy efficiency of the CFI in Fujian and its influencing factors are compared with that of the national level. Results indicate that the main factors influencing the energy efficiency of CFI in China include economic structure, energy structure, industry scale, and technology, whereas industry concentration has no significant effect. Economic indicators show that the energy efficiency of Fujian's CFI has continued to improve yearly, and is currently above the national average. The low proportion of state-owned and state holding enterprises value, low proportion of coal consumption in the energy structure, industrial scale with a majority of medium- and large-sized enterprises, and advanced technology level are the main reasons for the success of Fujian's CFI. Finally, this study proposes several feasible policies that could be adopted by the authorities concerned. Highlights: The energy efficiency of the overall textile industry (OTI) is assessed. The key subsector of OTI-Chemical fiber industry (CFI) is identified. The energy efficiency influencing factors of CFI in China and Fujian are compared. Future policies for the energy efficiency in OTI of China are suggested.