csr sesh 7

Energy Transition

The transition from a society based on the abundant consumption of fossil fuels, to a sober and more ecological society.

Fossil Fuels

Energy sources made from decomposing plants and animals, such as coal, oil, and natural gas.

Renewable Energy Sources

Energy sources that can be naturally reconstituted, including solar, wind, hydro, geothermal, and biomass.

Carbon Intensity

The amount of carbon dioxide emissions produced per unit of energy or electricity generated.

Global Energy Consumption Trends

The patterns and shifts in energy usage worldwide, particularly the reliance on fossil fuels.

Low-Carbon Electricity Mix

A composition of electricity generation that relies significantly on low-carbon sources like nuclear and renewables.

Carbon Neutrality

Achieving a net zero carbon footprint by balancing emitted carbon with an equivalent amount sequestered or offset.

Greenhouse Gas Emissions

Gases that trap heat in the atmosphere, primarily produced from burning fossil fuels, leading to climate change.

Hydropower

Energy derived from flowing water, commonly used in electricity generation through dams.

Nuclear Energy

Energy released from the nucleus of atoms, produced through fission or fusion processes.

Electricity vs. Energy

Electricity is a form of energy for power generation while energy encompasses all forms of power consumption.

Global Average Temperature Increase

The rise in Earth's average temperature due to increased greenhouse gas emissions, targeted to be limited to 1.5°C.

Biomass

Biological material derived from living or recently living organisms used for energy production.

Solar Energy

Energy produced using photovoltaic cells that convert sunlight into electricity.

Wind Power

Energy generated by converting wind energy into mechanical power through turbines.

Geothermal Energy

Energy derived from heat stored beneath the Earth's surface, used for electricity generation.