Abstract:An analysis on energy development and carbon emission status in Guangdong is completed in this paper. The analysis indicates that though proportion for low carbon energy, energy efficiency, and carbon emission intensity in Guangdong are taking the leading position among the country, the effort for transition to clean, low-carbon energy and improving energy efficiency under the carbon neutral target is still required. Major developed countries focus on the development and utilization of hydrogen energy, and Guangdong is at advanced level in utilization of hydrogen energy in China. To achieve ‘carbon neutral’ target, based on the characteristics and advantages of Guangdong industry, it is suggested to produce hydrogen by electrolysis of water using renewable electricity, industrial byproduct hydrogen purification and other methods. At the same time, explore the application and development of hydrogen energy in high-energy industries such as steel industry, low-carbon transportation, consumption of renewable energy, and hydrogen blending of natural gas areas to realize decarbonize, eventually reach carbon neutral.
