The 'Energy Gambit' Between Eight Mountains and One River: A History of Power and Geothermal Resource Exploration in Fujian
Background: The “Energy Destiny” in a Mountainous Seascape Fujian, characterized by its “eight mountains, one water, and one field,” is a region where geography both restricted fossil fuel deposits and bestowed abundant hydropower and thermal resources. Throughout millennia, the utilization of “energy” by the Fujianese people has transitioned from wood and waterwheels to grand hydropower schemes and deep-crust geothermal exploration. As a senior historical researcher, cross-referencing digital archives from the Water Conservancy, Science & Technology, and Surveying & Mapping annals reveals an “energy geography” evolution curve. This is not merely a technical accumulation but an “energy gambit” of modernization. This article explores how Fujian utilized spatial surveying and modern finance to transform mountain-and-river advantages into the engine of industry. ...