China Nonferrous Metallurgy

Two types of carbon emission reduction can be achieved by waste incineration power generation. The first is to prevent the decomposition of solid waste during the stockpiling in landfill to release greenhouse gas (its main composition is CH₄); secondly, the superheated steam produced in waste incineration boiler can be used to power the turbo-generator set, thus avoiding greenhouse gas emission caused by thermal power generation. This paper briefs on the establishment and development course of Chinas carbon trading market, based on which analysis is made on the emission reduction effect and measurement of carbon reduction of waste incineration power generation project. It points out that the waste incineration power generation project can be developed as CCER for carbon market trading, with the carbon emission reduction per ton of waste as about 0.1-0.5 tCO₂. As a significant component of renewable energy, waste incineration power generation industry should actively engage in carbon market trading, shoulder the important task of pollution and carbon reduction and facilitate the realization of the carbon peaking and carbon neutrality goals.