Environmental Studies and Forestry

A net-zero emissions strategy for China's power sector using carbon-capture utilization and storage

J. Fan, Z. Li, et al.

This innovative study explores an hourly power system simulation model tailored for China, unveiling optimal solutions that enhance reliability and resilience in achieving a near-zero power system. Conducted by a team of experts including Jing-Li Fan and Zezheng Li, the findings could reshape power generation strategies with significant reductions in investment costs and improved system performance during extreme weather.

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Abstract

This study develops an hourly power system simulation model for China, considering high-resolution geological constraints for carbon-capture utilization and storage (CCUS) to explore optimal solutions for a reliable and resilient near-zero power system. Simulating 10,450 scenarios with varying electricity storage durations, interprovincial transmission capacities, and shares of abated fossil power with CCUS, the study finds that allowing up to 20% abated fossil fuel power generation could significantly reduce power shortages. A lowest-cost scenario with 16% abated fossil fuel power generation even reduces investment costs and enhances system resilience during extreme weather events.

Publisher

Nature Communications

Published On

Oct 26, 2023

Authors

Jing-Li Fan, Zezheng Li, Xi Huang, Kai Li, Xian Zhang, Xi Lu, Jianzhong Wu, Klaus Hubacek, Bo Shen

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