Fig. 2: Sankey diagram that aggregates the dynamic transition pathways of coal power plants under the “30lp-post50zero” carbon emission reduction pathway.
From: Reducing transition costs towards carbon neutrality of China’s coal power plants
The numbers at the bottom of the graph refer to the emission reduction rate announced by the country in each decision-making year. PP, Planned, and NR represent continued operation, scheduled for commissioning, and natural retirement. +Flex, +BE, +CCS, +Retire represent flexibility operation, retrofitted with biomass and coal co-firing technologies, coupled with carbon capture and storage technologies, and compulsory retirement).
