Low carbon energy systems

Nhlapo P. Lefu; Motaung Tshwafo

doi:10.1007/978-981-96-2782-0_4

Low carbon energy systems

Nhlapo P. Lefu
, Motaung Tshwafo^*

^*Corresponding author for this work

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Abstract

Low carbon energy systems describe a widely used set of approaches used as an alternative means to generate energy with a view to curbing the emission of greenhouse gas (GHG). Amongst these are hydro, solar, wind and biomass. The fossil fuels have been in use to generate electricity since at least mid-1920s. The industry is one of the main contributing direct factors towards the observed changes in global mean temperature, rainfall patterns and storms already globally. And this led to the drafting of the landmark Paris agreement which seeks to strengthen the international community response to climate change. This chapter presents a global heat analysis and contribution by NASA. More information about African continent in terms of the precipitation pattern, the rise in sea level, and the impact of climate change on food security and health are thoroughly discussed.

Original language	English
Title of host publication	Waste to Value Innovations
Subtitle of host publication	Circular Economy for the Energy Sector
Publisher	Springer
Pages	45-52
Number of pages	8
ISBN (Electronic)	9789819627820
ISBN (Print)	9789819627813
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1007/978-981-96-2782-0_4
Publication status	Published - 17 Mar 2025
Externally published	Yes

UN SDGs

This output contributes to the following UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)

SDG 2 Zero Hunger
SDG 7 Affordable and Clean Energy
SDG 13 Climate Action

Keywords

Global heat
Legislatures
Low carbon energy system
Renewable energy sources

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