YUNOVA · Climate Change & Renewable Energy
Module 12: Energy transition in practice
Green hydrogen economy
Key points
- Green hydrogen is made by splitting water with electricity from renewable sources.
- It can replace fossil fuels in steel, fertiliser and heavy transport.
- Cost, storage and energy losses are the main challenges today.
Electric vehicles and charging infrastructure
Key points
- EVs produce no tailpipe emissions; overall impact depends on the electricity mix.
- Charging ranges from slow home AC charging to fast DC public chargers.
- A dense charging network is needed for wide EV adoption.
Net zero strategies for companies
Key points
- Net zero means cutting emissions as far as possible and balancing the rest with removals.
- Emissions are grouped into Scope 1, Scope 2 and Scope 3.
- Credible plans set interim targets and report progress openly.
Carbon markets and carbon credits
Key points
- One carbon credit usually represents one tonne of CO2 avoided or removed.
- Compliance markets are set by law; voluntary markets serve company pledges.
- Credit quality depends on additionality, permanence and verification.