Research Status and Trends of Household Energy in China under the Background of Sustainable Development

Abstract

Objective: This article primarily discusses the current status and trends of research on household energy in China within the context of sustainable development. The academic community in China considers addressing the consumption structure of household energy as one of the essential means to drive domestic sustainable development.   Methods: Utilizing the literature visualization analysis software, Citespace, we conducted a quantitative visual map of the research field of household energy in China and analyzed the evolutionary path of research in this domain.   Results: The study reveals a scarcity of literature and insufficient research outcomes in the field of Chinese household energy. Clusters of keywords such as rural households, rural energy, energy poverty, and household consumption indicate a research bias towards rural and impoverished areas. Keyword emergence analysis over a one-year time slice identified 10 keywords, suggesting a lack of diversity in the research field of Chinese household energy.   Conclusion: The continuous improvement of research related to household energy has driven the transformation and upgrading of China's household energy consumption structure. The use of research findings enriches theoretical aspects and innovative practical methods related to Chinese household energy consumption, promoting the continuous development of research related to household energy. Throughout different stages of household energy research, it is observed that the intermediary effects of smart grids and low-carbon awareness drive the reform of China's household energy consumption system and practical applications, such as promoting reductions in carbon emissions. However, there is currently a lack of micro-level research on household energy within the Chinese academic community.