Tag Archives: energy

Our electrical systems are increasingly at the mercy of severe weather-related events. An ‘active efficiency’ approach can boost their resilience by reducing energy demand without shutting off the power. It involves deploying both passive and active measures across the full-spectrum …

Thanks in part to the pandemic-induced economic slowdown and the collapse of coal and triumph of wind power over the last decade, a new analysis suggests the UK is halfway to meeting its net zero greenhouse gas emissions target. The …

Buildings are responsible for 40% of global energy consumption and 33% of greenhouse gas emissions. Ensuring new buildings are sustainable and energy-efficient will be key to our efforts to tackle climate change. Green buildings can also benefit employees, bottom lines …

Realizing the energy transition will require navigating several major challenges. These include geopolitical concerns, technological limitations and financial questions. Could a hybrid approach that leverages fossil fuel energy alongside renewables be the answer? Innovation is often more about chasing after …

Not today but five years ago, in the wake of advanced research, financial incentives and public awareness campaigns, Norway had a breakthrough with around 70,000 EVs on the road in Norway. There is a paradigm shift today, to say the …

Cheaper clean energies continue to propel governments across the world to invest in wind and solar infrastructure over the coming decades. Progress on renewable energy systems is picking up, with traditional forms of fuel like coal and oil falling to new …

The greenhouse effect Climate change has become a considerable concern for humanity during this anthropocentric age. Scientists believe that the rate of global warming and climate change varies directly with the increase in the concentration of greenhouse gases, particularly carbon …

• An integrated approach is needed to fully decarbonize cities. • Digitalization across buildings, mobility and energy infrastructure is key to achieving net zero carbon. • Decarbonizing cities will not just benefit the environment, but also the jobs market, public …

Imagining future cities has long been a favourite activity for architects, artists and designers. Technology is often central in these schemes – it appears as a dynamic and seemingly unstoppable force, providing a neat solution to society’s problems. But our …

Pakistan with more than 220 million people is an important country in geological and strategic location. One of the most major reasons impacts Pakistani domestic economy is energy development. According to the report of EIA, though the country is the …

Whole power sector should be realigned to improve consumer tariffs and quality of service Karachiites must be allowed to use rooftop solar and wind installations Renewable energy is the future of Pakistan and we need to do the best Interview …

Interview with Mr Ahmed Chinoy (H.I.S.I) — a renowned businessman PAGE: Could you tell us about the energy issues for the industry in Pakistan? Ahmed Chinoy: Energy plays a very key role in the development of any industry. And a crisis …