A domestically developed, high-precision carbon dioxide (CO₂) monitoring system designed for coal-fired power plants has been officially recognized as a technological breakthrough with strong commercial potential, following an expert appraisal organized by the China Electricity Council.
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A domestically developed, high-precision carbon dioxide (CO₂) monitoring system designed for coal-fired power plants has been officially recognized as a technological breakthrough with strong commercial potential, following an expert appraisal organized by the China Electricity Council. The project—“High-Precision Intelligent CO₂ Online Monitoring System for Coal-Fired Power Plants”—was developed by Datang Environment Industry Group Co., Ltd. According to the expert panel, the system has reached a world-leading standard and offers significant economic and environmental benefits.
The appraisal meeting was chaired by Academician Lv Junfu of Tsinghua University, with participation from ten leading experts representing institutions such as the Energy Research Institute of the National Development and Reform Commission, the Chinese Academy of Sciences, and the China Electricity Council.
As carbon monitoring becomes increasingly critical to global climate goals, this system provides real-time, high-accuracy measurements of CO₂ concentration and flue gas flow in coal-fired plants. It delivers precise emissions data for China’s carbon trading market, while also supporting plant operators with data-driven insights to optimize processes, reduce carbon intensity, improve energy efficiency, and cut operational costs. Ultimately, it enhances the competitiveness of coal power under tightening carbon constraints.
The technology has already been deployed in five generating units operated by Datang International Fuzhou Power Generation Co., Ltd. and Datang International Chaozhou Power Generation Co., Ltd. These pilot projects have demonstrated the system’s effectiveness and laid the groundwork for a comprehensive digital platform to manage carbon data more accurately, efficiently, and dynamically.
By improving the quality and timeliness of emissions data, the system is expected to boost carbon asset management and contribute to the smooth, long-term development of China’s national carbon market.