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This BCG study indicates that quantum computing offers significant potential for reducing industrial emissions through breakthroughs in battery chemistry and carbon capture, without imposing the massive power grid demands associated with large-scale AI models. While the total environmental impact could be substantial once fully deployed, commercial realization is likely gradual due to the long lifecycle of industrial equipment. The analysis positions quantum as a specialized tool for solving complex materials problems rather than a general-purpose compute load like current AI infrastructure.

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Quantum Computing Could Cut Industrial Emissions Without an AI-Sized Footprint, BCG Finds

The Quantum InsiderOctober 2, 20267 min read

Insider Brief The rise of artificial intelligence has raised a new question about whether the next major computing technology will add another large load to power grids. Some experts are worried that quantum systems might do the same as they scale. A Boston Consulting Group study suggests that is unlikely. BCG estimates that quantum-enabled technologies […]

Quantum computing could support cleaner energy and industrial processes with a relatively small emissions footprint, according to a BCG study. BCG estimates that fully deployed quantum-enabled technologies could prevent 3 billion to 7 billion metric tons of emissions annually through advances in batteries, carbon capture and industrial chemistry. Only 10% to 15% of those potential savings may be realized by 2040 because commercialization and replacement of long-lived industrial equipment could take decades. The rise of artificial intelligence has raised a new question about whether the next major computing technology will add another large load to power grids. Some experts are worried that quantum systems might do the same as they scale. A Boston Consulting Group study suggests that is unlikely. BCG estimates that quantum-enabled technologies could eventually prevent 3 billion to 7 billion metric…

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