Analysis of Changes in Energy Consumption Structure Following Digital Transformation in Manufacturing: Sectoral Differentiation Strategies for Achieving Carbon Neutrality

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• This research aims to analyze the impact of digital transformation on energy consumption structures and carbon neutrality in the manufacturing sector.
• Constructed panel data of 17 manufacturing sub-sectors from 2010 to 2020.
• Applied transcendental logarithmic cost function model to assess the impact of ICT investment.
• Evaluated the relationships between energy consumption structure and greenhouse gas emissions.
• ICT investment led to a reduction of approximately 1,896.51 thousand tCO2 in greenhouse gas emissions across the manufacturing sector.
• High-carbon fossil fuels like coal and oil saw significant substitution and reduction effects from ICT.
• Contrasting 'structural electrification' effects showed increased electricity usage and emissions in some sectors.

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