Transformation and Development Path of China’s Thermal Power Generation Industry under Dual Carbon Goal

Zepeng Li

doi:10.54097/ajst.v2i1.907

Authors

Zepeng Li

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.54097/ajst.v2i1.907

Keywords:

CO2, Dual carbon goal, Thermal power generation industry, Development.

Abstract

In the next few decades, the transformation and development direction of China’s power industry is achieving dual carbon goal, thermal power units with high installed capacity and large carbon emissions are the main targets of carbon emission reduction. This paper expounds the connotation of dual carbon goal in power industry, and then discusses the transformation and development path of China’s thermal power generation industry under the dual carbon goal from 3 directions: carbon mitigation from the source, carbon mitigation from the sink and improvement of the grid’s ability to absorb new energy power. The results show that carbon mitigation from the source can be achieved through co-firing biomass with coal for thermal power generation and energy saving of thermal power generating unit under all working conditions. Post-combustion carbon capture is the mainstream technology to improve the carbon dioxide absorption capacity of the sink. Optimizing the flexible operation control strategy of coal-fired power plants can improve the absorption capacity of the grid for new energy power. This paper can provide reference for researchers who want to understand the development trend of thermal power generation industry in China.

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