Along with the revolution of the energy production and consumption, the coal consumption and utilization in China turns from the original inefficient extensive ways to the efficient low-carbon clean methods. This paper reviews the research status and main development directions of coal consumption in China, including the efficient power generation, the classified and graded utilization, the comprehensive disposal and recycling with pollutions, the solid waste and biomass blended with the coal combustion power generation, the CO₂ capture storage and utilization and the smart energy.

coal efficient power generation  /  high efficiency and clean utilization of coal  /  low carbon emissions