Net-Zero: Challenges, Policy Outlook, and Opportunities in India
As the global community rallies behind the fight against climate change, “net-zero” has emerged as a pivotal goal for nations, industries, and companies. Achieving net-zero emissions means balancing the amount of greenhouse gases emitted with the amount removed from the atmosphere. For a developing country like India, the journey to net-zero is both a monumental …
Powering Progress: Navigating India’s Renewable Energy Landscape
The renewable energy sector in India has witnessed rapid growth, driven by the need to combat climate change and ensure energy security. As the country aims to achieve ambitious renewable energy targets, understanding the key business concepts, considerations, and strategies becomes crucial for stakeholders. This article delves into these aspects, providing insights into the dynamic …
The Role of AI in Renewable Energy
As the world shifts from fossil fuels to renewable energy, managing the intermittent nature of sources like solar and wind becomes paramount. AI has emerged as a transformative tool to enhance the efficiency, reliability, and cost-effectiveness of renewable energy systems. Importance of Renewable Energy Renewable energy is crucial for mitigating climate change and reducing our …
Understanding The Different Types of Hydrogen: Grey, Blue, and Green
Hydrogen is a versatile energy carrier that can be used to power a range of applications, from transportation to industry. It produces zero emissions when burned, making it an attractive option for reducing greenhouse gas emissions and combating climate change. However, not all hydrogen is created equal, and there are different types of hydrogen available, …
From Sun to your Ghar – How Energy travels from a solar power plant
This article explains what happens with the energy generated by PV solar plants: from the solar cells to final consumers through the grid. PV solar plants generate energy by using the photo-effect that converts sunlight into electricity. As different from home-based rooftop solar systems, they usually operate on a larger scale and for the purpose …
Women’s Day special: Meet 15 Women leading the Fight Against Climate Change
Hexa Climate extends best wishes on International Women’s Day 2024 and salutes women leaders across the world that are making positive efforts in our fight towards climate change. From sinking islands to drought-stricken savannas, women endure a disproportionate weight of the global warming crisis, owing to gender disparities. In many parts of the world, women …
It’s not game over, the game is on: Why 2024 is a watershed moment for the climate crisis
Global climatic developments in 2024 are causing both deep concern and cautious optimism. Last year was the hottest on record by a large margin, and this year is set to be much hotter. For the first time, the annual global average temperature may rise above 1.5°C above pre-industrial levels, a critical threshold for climatic stability. …
Understanding Carbon Credits
Carbon Markets 101 A carbon market allows investors and corporations to trade both carbon credits and carbon offsets simultaneously. This mitigates the environmental crisis, while also creating new market opportunities. New challenges nearly always produce new markets, and the ongoing climate crisis and rising global emissions are no exception. The renewed interest in carbon markets …
Types of Renewable Energy
In any discussion about climate change, renewable energy usually tops the list of changes the world can implement to stave off the worst effects of rising temperatures. That’s because renewable energy sources, such as solar and wind, don’t emit carbon dioxide and other greenhouse gases that contribute to global warming. Clean energy has far more to recommend it than just being …
Steps toward cleaner air: A closer look at the air quality and climate benefits of renewable energy
Renewable energy is becoming an increasingly inexpensive, popular, and viable energy source. The negative impacts that non-renewable energy sources like fossil fuels have on air quality, climate change, and environmental health have become increasingly clear. By increasingly relying on RE sources like wind and solar power, we can reap a wide variety of benefits including …