Clean coal technology aims to mitigate the environmental issues associated with coal usage. These technologies facilitate the reduction of pollutants like sulfur dioxide, nitrogen oxides, mercury, and particulates that are generated during coal combustion. The deployment of techniques like coal washing, atmospheric fluidized bed combustion, integrated gasification combined cycle, and carbon capture and storage, help lower the adverse impacts of coal on air and water quality. Global clean coal technology market offers solutions to utilize coal more efficiently and sustainably.
Market Dynamics:
Stringent air pollution control regulations in many countries are a key driver for the clean coal technology market. Legislations such as the U.S. Clean Air Act have mandated lower emission thresholds over the years. Power utilities are compelled to retrofit plants with pollution abatement systems or switch to cleaner power generation methods. The need for secure energy supplies also boosts the demand for cleaner coal technologies. However, high capital costs associated with deploying carbon capture, utilization and storage hamper the market growth. Reduced construction of new coal-fired power plants in regions like Europe act as a restraint. Moreover, increasing investments in renewable energy offer an opportunity.
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