Definition:
The process of reducing carbon dioxide emissions from industrial activities by integrating low-carbon technologies, such as hydrogen fuel, into manufacturing and production processes.
Key Components:
- Fuel Switching: Replacing fossil fuels with cleaner alternatives like hydrogen.
- Process Optimization: Enhancing efficiency to reduce energy consumption and emissions.
- Carbon Capture: Implementing technologies to capture and store emissions from industrial processes.
Use Cases/Industries:
- Steel Production: Utilizing hydrogen to reduce iron ore, minimizing coal use.
- Cement Manufacturing: Incorporating hydrogen to achieve high-temperature processes with lower emissions.
Advantages:
- Significantly Lowers Greenhouse Gas Emissions: Helps decarbonize hard-to-abate sectors.
- Promotes Sustainable Industrial Growth: Supports the transition to a net-zero economy.
Challenges:
- High Retrofitting Costs: Upgrading existing facilities is expensive.
- Hydrogen Supply Constraints: Scaling low-carbon hydrogen production remains a challenge.
Related Terms:
Decarbonization, Carbon Capture, Sustainable Industry
Example:
A steel plant in Sweden transitioned from coal-based blast furnaces to hydrogen-based direct reduction, cutting CO₂ emissions by over 80%.
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Synonyms:
Industrial Emission Reduction, Low-Carbon Industrial Transformation
