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Renewable energy in action: Examples and use cases for fueling the future

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As more countries, companies and individuals seek energy sources beyond fossil fuels, interest in renewable energy continues to rise. In fact, world-wide capacity for energy from solar, wind and other renewable sources increased by 50% in 2023. What is renewable energy? trillion in 2023. trillion in 2023.

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With great Power come great Emissions: IT vs. Environment

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Urbanization, industrial growth, and excessive energy use have led not only to technological advancements but to big ecological issues as well. Research from 2019 shows that digital technologies contributed to about 4% of greenhouse gas emissions , which is comparable to the environmental effects of the aviation industry.

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Renewable energy trends and developments powering a cleaner future

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In a warming world, the transition from fossil fuels to renewable energy is heating up. Global capacity for renewable power generation is expanding more quickly than at any time in the last thirty years, according to the International Energy Agency (IEA). And by 2028, 68 countries will boast renewables as their main source of power.

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The advantages and disadvantages of renewable energy

IBM Services

New developments in renewable energy are making headlines and inspiring hope in communities worldwide, from a remote Arctic village working to harness solar and wind power under challenging conditions to a U.S. But for all of the advantages of renewable energy, its development and use has disadvantages, too.

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The different types of renewable energy 

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Renewable energy , also known as clean energy, is produced from natural resources that are generated and replenished faster than they are consumed—such as the sun, water and wind. Most renewable energy sources produce zero carbon emissions and minimal air pollutants.

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Preventive maintenance vs. predictive maintenance

IBM Business Partners

Your maintenance strategy may not be the first thing that springs to mind when thinking about the bottom line. Yet, given that machinery, equipment and systems keep businesses running, maintenance strategies have a major role to play. The decision isn’t simple. Both strategies aim at reducing the risk of catastrophic or costly problems.

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The history of renewable energy

IBM Services

Renewable energy is critical to combatting climate change and global warming. The use of clean energy and renewable energy resources—such as solar, wind and hydropower—originates in early human history; how the world has harnessed power from these resources to meet its energy needs has evolved over time.