| Abstract |
The mechanical industry supplies required low-carbon technology and equipment to various industries which is an important guarantee for various industries to achieve the carbon peaking and carbon neutrality goal. Compared with the operational process of mechanical equipment, carbon emissions are less during the manufacture and installation of mechanical equipment. Therefore, from the viewpoint of the whole life cycle, the mechanical industry is as equally important as other energy-intensive industries for achieving the targets of Energy Conservation and Emission Reduction. The energy efficiency exhibited by machinery and equipment is the main factor affecting carbon emissions; hence, the main objective is to provide energy-efficient products. The machinery industry not only faces issues in terms of domestic and international competition but also encounters challenges for industry chain upgrading. Most areas in the machinery industry, such as the market demand, industrial structure, and manufacturing process, will be affected by China's Carbon Emission Peak and Neutrality. Low-carbon technology equipment will develop rapidly. Efficient energy consumption and new process equipment, which can adapt to energy adjustments, will increase significantly. Industries such as electric vehicles, electric engineering machinery, and energy storage technology equipment will develop rapidly. At the same time, the manufacturing process of the mechanical industry will undergo profound changes, especially the traditional energy heating process will face challenges. The competitive elements of mechanical industry products will change, and the competition for technological innovation will become more intense. Reducing carbon emissions in the manufacturing process and supplying low-carbon equipment to other industries are the optimal paths for the machinery industry to realize the targets of China's Carbon Emission Peak and Neutrality. First, completing the green manufacturing system is important to enhance the benefits of energy saving in the machinery industry. The measures for this purpose include using renewable energy and recycling waste heat, improving the green product design and green manufacturing process, product and material recycling and reusing, and establishing green supply chains. Second, advancements in green product should be realized to supply low-carbon products to satisfy the users' demands for energy saving and carbon reduction. Meanwhile, it is important to continue research and develop renewable energy equipment, energy storage equipment, and other low-carbon technology equipment. This article proposes the development of an advantageous circulation system for green low-carbon development in the machinery industry to realize carbon peak and neutralization. To achieve this target rapidly, this paper suggests optimizing the industrial structure and developing energy-efficient equipment. Moreover, the relevant organizations need to construct low-carbon service platforms to improve low-carbon standard systems, encourage related institutions to innovate in the field of advanced low-carbon technologies, and improve talents via suitable arrangements with educational institutions in the low-carbon field. Finally, this paper proposes promoting manufacturing cooperation on a global scale to communicate low-carbon technologies and standards. |
