Jiangxi University of Science and Technology Researchers Publish Findings in Science

Strategic Insights -

Researchers at Jiangxi University of Science and Technology have conducted a comprehensive study on the impact of domestic waste incineration power generation on regional carbon emission reduction in Ganzhou City, Jiangxi, People's Republic of China. The study, which utilized operation data from 9 incineration facilities under construction from 2018 to 2024, revealed significant carbon emission reduction and a notable impact on greenhouse gas mitigation. The research also provided a multi-method integrated framework for regional waste incineration planning and implementation of the 'dual carbon' policy.

Key Takeaways:

  • The study found that the cumulative carbon emission reduction from 2018 to 2024 was 9.4689 million tons, with an average of 1.3527 million tons per year.
  • The contribution of replacing coal-fired power generation accounted for 76% of the total carbon emission reduction.
  • The predicted amount of carbon emission reduction from 2025 to 2035 reaches 105 million tons, with a model fitting R-value of 0.9948.
  • The results of the AERMOD atmospheric simulation showed a significant effect on regional carbon emission reduction, with a reduction of CO concentration up to 350 mg/m in regions such as Nankang and Ningdu.
  • The study provided a multi-method integrated framework and data support for regional waste incineration planning and implementation of the 'dual carbon' policy.
  • Xiang Yang, a researcher from Jiangxi University of Science and Technology, was a key contributor to the study.

Statistics:

  • 9.4689 million tons: cumulative carbon emission reduction from 2018 to 2024.
  • 1.3527 million tons/year: average carbon emission reduction per year from 2018 to 2024.
  • 76%: contribution of replacing coal-fired power generation to overall carbon emission reduction.
  • 105 million tons: predicted carbon emission reduction from 2025 to 2035.
  • 0.9948: model fitting R-value for predicted carbon emission reduction.
  • 350 mg/m: reduction of CO concentration in regions such as Nankang and Ningdu.

Sources:

  • Effect evaluation of regional carbon emission reduction of the municipal solid waste incineration. Science of The Total Environment, 2025;991:179920.
  • Jiangxi University of Science and Technology Reports Findings in Science (Effect evaluation of regional carbon emission reduction of the municipal solid waste incineration). Global Warming Focus. July 7, 2025; p 180.