Migo-Sumaganga et al. (2022): A Graphical Technique for Net-zero Emissions Planning Based on Marginal Abatement Cost (MAC) Curves
Maria Victoria Migo-Sumaganga, Kathleen B. Avisoa, Purusothmn Nair S. Bhasker, Nairb, Michael Shortc, Raymond R. Tana, Dominic C. Y. Foo IN: Chemical Engineering Transactions, 96, 451-456, DOI: 10.3303/CET2296076
In this work, a graphical procedure was developed using marginal abatement cost (MAC) curves for net-zero emissions planning. Carbon dioxide (CO2)-emitting energy sources are arranged in increasing order of specific costs, on a specific cost vs cumulative CO2 emissions diagram. NETs are then plotted to counterbalance the emissions in order to determine the negative emission targets. The methodology is illustrated with a case study in the
power generation sector.