Comparison of Scalable Economic Benefits of Solar-Powered Containers in Steel Plants

What role does the steel industry play in sustainability?

Additionally, the steel industry is a critical supply chain component in the global economic transition toward sustainability. Steel-intensive infrastructures such as wind turbines, solar power plants, and hydropower dams are pivotal to supporting the production of renewable energy.

Can photovoltaic power plants produce low-carbon energy?

The low-carbon production pathway through the coupling of ISI with photovoltaic power systems is explored in this study. The capacity and carbon emissions of 380 steel plants are investigated, and the annual power generation of 10,345 photovoltaic systems is estimated.

Can renewable power systems help steel production achieve low-carbon goals?

While previous studies have explored various aspects of low-carbon production in the steel industry, including the potential of different technologies such as hydrogen injection, biomass co-firing, and CCUS, there has been little research into the integration of renewable power systems with steel production to achieve low carbon goals.

Can photovoltaic systems improve low-carbon production in Chinese steel plants?

To this end, a model based on distance and electricity demand matching, as well as a related evaluation framework, was developed to assess the suitability of 380 Chinese steel plants for low-carbon production with the integration of photovoltaic systems.