THE DARK SIDE OF SOLAR

whitePaper | October 11, 2022

As nations worldwide continue to develop and industrialize at a pace never before seen, the demand for products like cement, chemicals, coal, oil and gas, and steel – or their substitutes – is rapidly growing. Often these hard-to-abate sectors are geographically co-located in so-called industrial clusters, hubs or zones. To address an urgent need for scaled decarbonization in these industries, strong policy support is needed with a particular focus on the transition of these CO2 -emitting industrial areas across all nations, independent of industry mix or development stage.

whitePaper | June 1, 2021

In 2011, Facebook was one of the first companies to commit to supporting its facilities with 100% renewable energy. Today, the company’s U.S. data center fleet is supported by 100% renewable energy, and Facebook is on track to maintain this commitment for future data center developments and expansions. Facebook’s ability to achieve this commitment is in large part due to its pioneering approach to renewable energy procurement, which to date has resulted in 55 new solar and wind projects adding 5,763 megawatts (MW) of clean electricity to the U.S. grid.

whitePaper | July 7, 2022

Cities are at a critical juncture. As major contributors to the global economy, they are playing a fundamental role in building global prosperity and achieving sustainable development goals. At the same time, their rapid and uncontrolled expansion is leading to environmental degradation1 which needs to be checked urgently for its sustenance

whitePaper | December 7, 2022

For decades, the North Sea has played a key role in supplying energy to Europe through its oil and gas fields. Now it is set to become the continent’s largest climate-neutral energy system by 2050. By enabling a new level of connectivity and collaboration between European countries, Siemens Energy is leading an initiative that will see the North Sea help us deliver net zero

whitePaper | August 24, 2023

Brazil has committed to reducing its greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions by 37% by 2025 and by 50% by 2030, based on 2005 levels, with the ultimate goal of achieving carbon neutrality by 2050.

whitePaper | April 3, 2022

You never know what tomorrow may bring. When your existing infrastructure is smarter and better prepared for the future, you can provide our military forces the support they need to deter war and protect our nation’s security. Siemens helps Federal agencies across the country make their facilities smarter, more resilient, and more responsive. Smart infrastructure solutions enhance the way we live and work by intelligently connecting energy systems, buildings, and the people who occupy them. Smart solutions capture and exchange data among automation control and multiple building systems in ways that help you meet your energy reduction, sustainability, and resiliency goals.