The World Meteorological Organization (WMO) says global investment in renewable energy should triple by 2050. By 2020, 87% of the electricity generated by thermal, nuclear, and hydropower systems worldwide will be directly dependent on the supply of water. Climate change is jeopardizing global energy security, according to WMO's 2022 State of Climate Services report. Africa could become a major renewable energy player in the future, according to a report by the World Meteorological Organization (WMO). By 2050, global electricity demand will be met mainly by renewable energy sources, and solar energy will be the largest single energy source. Africa has 60% of the best solar resources in the world, but only 1% of installed PV capacity.
Avaada Group has signed a long-term contract with Israel's Airtouch Solar to maintain solar modules at its Rajasthan and Maharashtra plants using robotic cleaning systems. The target market for robotic cleaning solutions is estimated to be $11 billion by 2025. Avaada says 95% of the market currently operates without robotic cleaning solutions.
Aryapu panchayat in Puttur in Dakshina Kannada may be the first such project in the state. The installation cost of the solar panels is Rs 4.1 lakh. It takes up to 3.5 hours to fill a 50,000-liter tank. During peak monsoon periods, especially in July, pumping water can be a challenge.
Mumbai's Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport (CSMIA) has fully switched to green energy to meet its energy consumption needs. About 5% of CSMIA's electricity needs come from its on-site solar power generation, with the remaining 95% from other green energy sources such as hydro and wind. The airport is committed to continuously reducing energy consumption and carbon footprint through various initiatives.
Mandi, a researcher at the Indian Institute of Technology, uses microwaves to recycle polymer composites to make wind turbine blades. They say this method is fast and sustainable compared to currently used methods such as landfilling and heat recovery. India is the fourth largest installed country of wind energy systems, with a total installed wind capacity of 40.893 GW as of July 2022. A team of researchers at IIT Mandi, India, has developed a fast and environmentally friendly method to recycle fibers from composite materials used to make wind turbine blades. No harsh chemicals are used in the extraction process, but green chemistry methods are used. Compared to virgin fibers, recycled glass fibers retain nearly 99% of their strength and more than 90% of other mechanical properties.
BHP Billiton Group Ltd raised its long-term demand forecast for steel as the global shift towards decarbonising power generation will boost demand for it. The miner expects global steel production to increase by 42 million tonnes and 76 million tonnes in 2030 and 2050, much of which is due to demand for solar and wind equipment. BHP Billiton is one of the world's largest iron ore producers.