Prospective Scenarios of CCS Implementation in China's Power Sector: An Analysis with China TIMES

Abstract

Carbon capture and storage (CCS) has been considered a promising technology option for CO2 mitigation. This study evaluates the potential role of CCS in China's power sector under carbon emission reduction scenarios using the bottom-up optimization model China TIMES. Results show that CCS constitute an important technology option after 2025 within China's power sector in a case of stringent carbon mitigation. A greater penetration of CCS can be seen in power sector when a stronger emission reduction constraint or a cost reduction in CCS is applied.