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Net Zero Week highlights the urgent need to address the growing challenge of climate change by eliminating net greenhouse gas emissions. Achieving net zero means balancing the amount of greenhouse gases emitted with the amount removed from the atmosphere.
In the 2015 Paris climate agreement, 197 countries, including the UK, committed to limiting global temperature increases to 1.5°C above pre-industrial levels by 2100. To meet this target, CO2 emissions must be reduced by nearly half by 2030 and reach net zero by 2050, according to the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC). Despite these goals, emissions remain at record highs, posing a significant challenge.
As we reflect on the importance of Net Zero Week, here are Electronic Specifier's top net-zero stories of the week.
Net Zero Week 2024: the role of EVs in our journey towards net zero
Net Zero Week?is the UK’s official national awareness week and the biggest Net Zero Week? conference, now in its fourth year.
The annual event is dedicated to raising awareness of all the efforts needed to help Britain reach net zero by 2050, a complex strategy requiring the input and actions of a range of sectors and stakeholders.
The UK has made significant progress in greener transport to date as part of this commitment, with the government, businesses and individuals increasingly investing in electrical vehicles and EV infrastructure.
Here, Robert Byrne , Operations Director of adi Vehicle Charging Solutions , discusses why electric vehicles are a vital piece of the puzzle in achieving our net zero goals.
The UK’s 2050 target brings attention to the critical need to lower carbon emissions and mitigate the severe impact of climate change.
After Labour’s recent win, we are seeing a renewed commitment to reintroduce the ban on the sale of new internal combustion engine (ICE) cars from 2030, as well as a pledge to accelerate the rollout of charge points and increase support for second-hand electric cars buyers.
With the 2030 deadline having previously been pushed back and targets being missed, this promise showcases a much-needed push to enhance zero-emission driving opportunities and improve the experience of existing EV drivers.
Steps for the UK to lead in climate technology
The UK stands at a critical juncture to establish itself as a frontrunner in the?climate technology?sector.
Peter Hirsch, Head of Sustainability at venture capital firm 2150, outlines how the next government can invigorate vital startups and attract investors in this burgeoning industry.
According to CBI Economics, businesses involved in the net zero economy contribute ￡74 billion in Gross Added Value (GAV), accounting for 3.8% of the UK's economic output. This figure highlights the sector's significant, yet untapped, potential.
London’s robust financial and professional services, coupled with the academic prowess of Oxford and Cambridge, position the UK uniquely to advance in the climate tech arena. An incoming government, with the right policies, can empower startups and investors, fostering long-term growth, high-paying jobs, and essential climate solutions for decarbonisation and resilience.
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Navitas and Virtual Forest advance net-zero in agriculture
Navitas Semiconductor , the pure-play, next-generation power semiconductor company and industry specialist in GaN power ICs and SiC technology, has announced that Virtual Forest, one of India’s leading electronics design companies specialising in motor control and human interface technologies for consumer appliances, fluid movement, and mobility, has adopted its GaNFast power integrated circuits (IC) technology for a zero-emission, powerful 3hp (2,250W) solar-powered irrigation pump.
For many farmers worldwide, irrigating remote crops requires powerful pumps to lift water from rivers and streams up to field-level, with the majority powered by polluting and noisy diesel generators or expensive, lossy long-distance electrical cables. The Virtual Forest solar pump with maximum power point tracking (MPPT) operates in conjunction with solar panel and energy storage to provide robust, energy-independent and pollution-free performance at the point of use. The 3hp (2,250W) pump is remotely accessed via quad-band IoT with low power consumption. It can raise over 50 gallons-per-minute of water to a height of over 90 feet, enough to water three acres of farmland, and help to produce 10 tonnes of wheat. Further, the IoT enabled solar pump ensures optimal water usage through intelligent analytics, therefore minimising ground water utilisation.
Infineon to provide Product Carbon Footprint data for customers
英飞凌 will provide customers with comprehensive Product Carbon Footprint (PCF) data.
The company commits to eventually providing PCF data for its entire product portfolio, starting now with about half of its portfolio. This initiative empowers customers to advance their own sustainability goals and reduce their carbon footprint effectively along the entire supply chain. The Product Carbon Footprint is a metric that quantifies the greenhouse gas emissions associated with an individual product, allowing the comparison of different products’ climate impact.
“By providing comprehensive Product Carbon Footprint data, we are driving the vision of a net-zero society and empowering our customers to reduce carbon emissions even more effectively,” says Elke Reichart , Member of the Management Board and Chief Digital and Sustainability Officer at Infineon. “Infineon is taking a leading role in carbon transparency by committing to include the entire product portfolio over the coming years. This underlines our ambition to be a leader not only in terms of technology, but also sustainability.”
The specific data Infineon provides on its individual products is essential for the increasing number of customers who want to enhance transparency regarding their own carbon footprint. Furthermore, it supports informed decision-making to leverage additional potential for reducing emissions along the value chain.
ABB and NASCAR reveal EV prototype
ABB?in the United States and?NASCAR?have joined forces to advance the future of electric vehicles (EVs) and sustainability in motorsports through the newly announced 阿西布朗勃法瑞公司（ABB） NASCAR Electrification Innovation Partnership.
Unveiled at the 2024 NASCAR Chicago Street Race, this partnership marks a significant step in NASCAR’s strategic shift towards electrification, highlighted by the introduction of an EV prototype.
“ABB is a technology leader in electrification and automation, and we help customers globally to optimise, electrify and decarbonise their operations,” said Ralph Donati , ABB Executive Vice President. “The objective of the collaboration between NASCAR, ABB in the United States and the NASCAR industry is to push the boundaries of electrification technology, from EV racing to long-haul transportation to facility operations.”
As part of this collaboration, ABB will support NASCAR in meeting its public sustainability goals, particularly in the areas of electrification and EV charging infrastructure. This move aligns with NASCAR’s broader commitment to reduce its carbon footprint to zero across its core operations by 2035. Despite its historical ties to combustion engines, NASCAR is actively working towards decarbonising its operations through innovative electrification solutions.
“There could not be a more optimal moment in time to announce our first IMPACT partner than in tandem with the debut of our prototype electric vehicle at the Chicago Street Race,” said Eric Nyquist, NASCAR Senior Vice President and Chief IMPACT Officer. “ABB is an industry leader and will help in efforts to decarbonise our operations as we pursue achieving net-zero operating emissions over the next decade.”
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