Toward a Low-Carbon Industrial Sector in Mexico
Por:
Islas-Samperio, Jorge M., Birlain-Escalante, Mariano O., Grande-Acosta, Genice K.
Publicada:
1 dic 2020
Resumen:
This article analyzes the possibility of substantially reducing
greenhouse gases (GHG) in the Mexican industrial sector by applying a
Low-carbon (LC) scenario, through a period of 25 years, composed by a
set of mitigation options that involve the use of energy efficiency,
materials recycling, cogeneration and renewable energy. Results reveal
that a GHG peak of 226 million tons of equivalent CO2 could be reached
by 2030 with a GHG reduction of 26.5%, compared to a Base scenario,
demonstrating that the LC scenario could exceed Mexico's Nationally
Determined Contributions objective of reducing 19% of its industrial
sector GHG by 2030. Additionally, GHG reduction of 47% could be
achieved by 2035. Finally, the economic viability of the LC scenario was
evaluated using a cost-benefit approach. As a result, economic benefits
above $24,000 million dollars could be achieved due the energy savings
generated are greater than costs to implement the mitigation options.
Filiaciones:
Islas-Samperio, Jorge M.:
Univ Nacl Autonoma Mexico, Inst Energias Renovables, Temixco 62580, Morelos, Mexico
Birlain-Escalante, Mariano O.:
Univ Nacl Autonoma Mexico, Inst Energias Renovables, Ingn Energia, Temixco, Morelos, Mexico
Grande-Acosta, Genice K.:
Univ Nacl Autonoma Mexico, Inst Energias Renovables, Temixco 62580, Morelos, Mexico
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