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| Dual carbon brain. (PHOTO: SPSB) |
An innovative "dual-carbon brain" that is a data system for monitoring and analyzing carbon emissions, was recently put online by the Shenzhen Power Supply Bureau (SPSB) of China Southern Power Grid. The system collects consumed power resource statistics, such as electricity, coal, gas and oil.
According to Lyu Zhining who is in charge of innovation and digital research at SPSB, a "dual-carbon brain" can give users information about energy consumption for targeted energy conservation.
Electricity consumption data of more than three million people can be collected by the "dual-carbon brain". The data could be actively put into the government digital exchange platform after classification and summarization, and help officials monitor carbon emissions from individuals and enterprises in real-time.
The production team has designed a carbon emission measurement model for the "dual-carbon brain" based on the government's carbon emission standards and calculation regulations. "Based on electricity consumption, the system can calculate the indirect carbon emissions of electricity. Using the number, combined with the fossil energy consumption value announced by the government in the previous year, the 'dual-carbon brain,' can evaluate fossil energy's total direct carbon emissions and carbon emissions," said Lyu.
Wang Chengsi, deputy director of application support department of SPSB's information Center, said that the system will provide multiple services such as energy consumption detection, index display, and problem location. Meanwhile, it may become a significant system to provide energy consumption monitoring and consulting services for public service institutions and other industrial parks. It helps enterprises and institutions reduce operating costs.