| UK needs hydrogen, carbon capture to meet net zero goal According to National Grid, Britain’s goal of achieving net zero emissions by mid-century is achievable but immediate action is needed across a range of technologies including carbon capture and storage (CCS) Challenges – CCS – which traps emissions and buries them underground – is also not at the commercialisation stage – Hydrogen as a fuel has been gaining traction but the number of projects using “green” hydrogen – made from renewable energy – are quite few and costly. Read More |
Strengthening energy efficiency norms are required to meet climate goals by EU Nations
Some EU countries achieved much lower savings than what would be needed for 2018 to reach their cumulative savings requirements for 2014–2020. Despite of the decline by 0.7% in the consumption of primary energy in 2018 (-0.1% only for final energy consumption), it is insufficient to meet the 2020 targets for the EU nations. Read More
Fire and meltdown of sea ice in the Arctic Region
| Fire and meltdown of sea ice in the Arctic Region Siberia is getting hotter than most parts of Florida, with a temperature topping 30 deg C. Exceptional and prolonged heat catalyzed the Arctic inferno and is decreasing the extent of sea-ice coverage affecting the ecosystem and local population. The decrease in ice coverage is affecting the polar bears and seals which are facing the risk of extinction. The Arctic region is heating at twice the speed of the global average and this calls for countries around the globe to adhere to their carbon emission goals. Read More |
Reliance Industries Ltd (RIL) chairman Mukesh Ambani aims towards net zero carbon company by 2035.
RIL aims to achieve net zero carbon company by adopting mix of reliable, clean and affordable energy with hydrogen, wind, solar, fuel cells and battery. The proprietary technology to convert transportation fuels to valuable petrochemical and material building blocks belongs to RIL, the company wants to replace transportation fuels with clean electricity and hydrogen. Reliance BP Mobility Ltd (RBML), a joint venture of RIL and BP is being planned to be created which will focus on low-carbon mobility solutions. Read more
Oil company sets net zero targets for 2050
Shell on Thursday announced a net-zero emissions target for 2050, becoming the second major European oil company after BP to embrace such a goal…more
Most prepared countries towards sustainable energy transition
World Economic Forum’s Energy Transition Index 2020 benchmarks the energy systems of 115 economies,highlighting the leading players in the race to net-zero emissions, as well as those with work to do…more
Exemplary net zero buildings in the American soil
In the Washington region, buildings account for approximately 3/4 of all greenhouse gas emissions. The District has imposed new rules for large buildings to reduce greenhouse gas emissions as much as possible…more
European cement org unveils net zero ambition for 2050
The European Cement Association, Cembureau published its new Carbon Neutrality Roadmap. Cement and concrete value chain to significantly cut emissions, a process that will require the deployment of existing and new technologies…more
First net-zero housing units in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, Canada
Housing Projects are being developed with net zero energy goals in Canada, which is on the lines of 2030 national building code…more
In April 2020 the average concentration of CO2 in atmosphere was 416.21ppm
The United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) states that the average concentration of carbon dioxide is the highest since measurements began in Hawaii in 1958, which is in contrast to the reports of improvement in the localised air quality measurements…more
Carbon Neutrality in Mobility in India
Constitutional reforms, innovative and connected technology in all types of public and private transport, from rail to road (metro, train, tramway, suburban, bus, HCV, LCV, CV, two-wheelers), increasing forest cover and adopting clean and sustainable mobility we can achieve carbon neutrality…more
JinkoSolar launches PV module with record output of 580 W
The Chinese Photo-Voltaic module manufacturer has developed a solar panel module with a whopping output of 580W and the modules are based on monocrystalline PERC cells…more
