Optimizing Land Use for Carbon Neutrality: Integrating Photovoltaic Development in Lingbao, Henan Province
This study aims to examine the impact of land use variations on carbon emissions by incorporating the development of photovoltaics as a scenario. To meet this end, we investigate the carbon emissions fluctuations resulting from different development scenarios: natural development, low-carbon strateg...
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| author | Xiaohuan Xie Haifeng Deng Shengyuan Li Zhonghua Gou |
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| description | This study aims to examine the impact of land use variations on carbon emissions by incorporating the development of photovoltaics as a scenario. To meet this end, we investigate the carbon emissions fluctuations resulting from different development scenarios: natural development, low-carbon strategies, and widespread adoption of photovoltaic technology. We identify important influencing factors related to these changes and utilize multi-objective optimization and the PLUS model to simulate land use patterns in Lingbao City projected for 2035, with a focus on achieving carbon neutrality. Through multiple scenarios, we analyze differences in carbon emissions, economic benefits, ecological impacts, and land use allocations. Our findings demonstrate that the photovoltaic scenario leads to a substantial 3500-ton reduction in carbon emissions and boosts overall benefits by RMB 85 million compared to the low-carbon scenario. This highlights the significant role of photovoltaic systems inefficient land utilization, meeting carbon emission targets, and generating economic gains. This research explores the relationship between land use alterations and carbon emissions, aiming to achieve ambitious carbon reduction objectives by integrating photovoltaic applications across diverse land types. It provides fresh perspectives for examining urban land utilization and strategies to reduce carbon emissions. |
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| spelling | doaj.art-191205b0fcd14aba9ac8ed11b7aa72da2024-01-26T17:20:04ZengMDPI AGLand2073-445X2024-01-011319710.3390/land13010097Optimizing Land Use for Carbon Neutrality: Integrating Photovoltaic Development in Lingbao, Henan ProvinceXiaohuan Xie0Haifeng Deng1Shengyuan Li2Zhonghua Gou3Shenzhen Key Laboratory of Built Environment Optimization, Shenzhen University, Shenzhen 518060, ChinaSchool of Architecture and Urban Planning, Shenzhen University, Nanhai Ave 3688, Shenzhen 518060, ChinaSchool of Urban Design, Wuhan University, Wuhan 430072, ChinaSchool of Urban Design, Wuhan University, Wuhan 430072, ChinaThis study aims to examine the impact of land use variations on carbon emissions by incorporating the development of photovoltaics as a scenario. To meet this end, we investigate the carbon emissions fluctuations resulting from different development scenarios: natural development, low-carbon strategies, and widespread adoption of photovoltaic technology. We identify important influencing factors related to these changes and utilize multi-objective optimization and the PLUS model to simulate land use patterns in Lingbao City projected for 2035, with a focus on achieving carbon neutrality. Through multiple scenarios, we analyze differences in carbon emissions, economic benefits, ecological impacts, and land use allocations. Our findings demonstrate that the photovoltaic scenario leads to a substantial 3500-ton reduction in carbon emissions and boosts overall benefits by RMB 85 million compared to the low-carbon scenario. This highlights the significant role of photovoltaic systems inefficient land utilization, meeting carbon emission targets, and generating economic gains. This research explores the relationship between land use alterations and carbon emissions, aiming to achieve ambitious carbon reduction objectives by integrating photovoltaic applications across diverse land types. It provides fresh perspectives for examining urban land utilization and strategies to reduce carbon emissions.https://www.mdpi.com/2073-445X/13/1/97land use optimizationcarbon emissionphotovoltaiccounty-level citiesscenario simulation |
| spellingShingle | Xiaohuan Xie Haifeng Deng Shengyuan Li Zhonghua Gou Optimizing Land Use for Carbon Neutrality: Integrating Photovoltaic Development in Lingbao, Henan Province Land land use optimization carbon emission photovoltaic county-level cities scenario simulation |
| title | Optimizing Land Use for Carbon Neutrality: Integrating Photovoltaic Development in Lingbao, Henan Province |
| title_full | Optimizing Land Use for Carbon Neutrality: Integrating Photovoltaic Development in Lingbao, Henan Province |
| title_fullStr | Optimizing Land Use for Carbon Neutrality: Integrating Photovoltaic Development in Lingbao, Henan Province |
| title_full_unstemmed | Optimizing Land Use for Carbon Neutrality: Integrating Photovoltaic Development in Lingbao, Henan Province |
| title_short | Optimizing Land Use for Carbon Neutrality: Integrating Photovoltaic Development in Lingbao, Henan Province |
| title_sort | optimizing land use for carbon neutrality integrating photovoltaic development in lingbao henan province |
| topic | land use optimization carbon emission photovoltaic county-level cities scenario simulation |
| url | https://www.mdpi.com/2073-445X/13/1/97 |
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