Quantum has major emissions savings potential, report finds
The BCG Institute argued in its analysis that the industry’s long deployment cycles are more reason to plan ahead.
A recent report suggests that quantum computing could potentially reduce emissions from sectors such as steel and cement by 20-40%, according to a study shared exclusively with Semafor. While it acknowledges that commercial applications will need to materialize, the BCG Institute argues that planning ahead is crucial due to the lengthy deployment cycles involved.
Maurice Berns, one of the report's authors, noted that many of the industrial assets required for quantum computing are currently being constructed. The study estimates that the carbon footprint of the quantum industry will be comparatively low to that of the AI sector, as quantum computing is more likely to target specific problems rather than serve as a general-purpose technology.
The report emphasized the relevance of quantum technology in areas such as carbon capture, green hydrogen, ammonia, and batteries.
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