Future World Energy Demand and Supply: China and India and the Potential Role of Fusion Energy

Journal Article · Fri Apr 15 04:00:00 EDT 2005 · Fusion Science and Technology

OSTI ID:20849891

Sheffield, John ^[1]

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1. Joint Institute for Energy and Environment at the University of Tennessee (United States)

Massive increases in energy demand are projected for countries such as China and India over this century e.g., many 100s of megawatts of electricity (MWe) of additional electrical capacity by 2050, with more additions later, are being considered for each of them. All energy sources will be required to meet such a demand. Fortunately, while world energy demand will be increasing, the world is well endowed with a variety of energy resources. However, their distribution does not match the areas of demand and there are many environmental issues.Such geopolitical issues affect China and India and make it important for them to be able to deploy improved technologies. In this regard, South Korea is an interesting example of a country that has developed the capability to do advanced technologies - such as nuclear power plants. International collaborations in developing these technologies, such as the International Thermonuclear Reactor (ITER), may be important in all energy areas. Fusion energy is viewed as an interesting potential option in these three countries.

• OSTI ID: 20849891
• Journal Information: Fusion Science and Technology, Journal Name: Fusion Science and Technology Journal Issue: 3 Vol. 47; ISSN 1536-1055
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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70 PLASMA PHYSICS AND FUSION TECHNOLOGY
CAPACITY
CHINA
DISTRIBUTION
ELECTRICITY
ENERGY DEMAND
ENERGY SOURCES
INDIA
ITER TOKAMAK
NUCLEAR POWER PLANTS
REPUBLIC OF KOREA
RESOURCES