It takes an ecosystem to build a net-zero world

The transition to green energy is a daily conversation. Scientists talk about the impact, governments discuss targets and funding programs, and entrepreneurs work to provide new innovative solutions. Meanwhile our power utilities work tirelessly to provide reliable service amid changing regulation, attitudes and technologies.  

As individual consumers we also participate in that conversation by taking charge of our carbon footprint (and budget). We make these decisions everyday by being selective about what we buy, by investing and using more energy-efficient appliances and cars, and by considering the sources from which our energy is generated.

Every individual looks through their own personal lens at these challenges. Each of us has our own experiences and drivers which cause us to act. 

The positive impact we can create through our actions can be amplified when we all work together. And that type of cooperation will be the only way we reach net zero greenhouse gas emissions.

Being part of an ecosystem is important.

Gen Z consumers are by far the most educated and motivated when it comes to renewable energy sources. We are learning more and more about how we get our energy and what happens when we flip on the light to make it illuminate. But the situation is becoming ever more complicated. The intricacies of generation, transmission, distribution is difficult enough to comprehend without adding the nuances of the energy markets with its suppliers, aggregators and flexibility providers. Add to this growing digital requirements-telecommunications, compute, and reporting capabilities -- and you have one of the most complex, yet important industries in the world, both globally and historically.   

We rely on energy to power our way of life, and the power utilities have a great responsibility to ensure safety and reliability. Proper planning and assurance are key to successful action, especially in such a complex environment. Digital technologies play a key role in this planning, assurance, safe operation and reliable delivery of power. But no entity holds the entire solution to delivering 100% renewable energy, 100% reliably, safely and affordably.

Here at Nokia, we make technology to help the world act together and the Sustainable Energy Management project exemplifies that goal. Our digital toolset powered with Nokia Bell Labs technology can help stakeholders work together to achieve a greener future. Through planning and careful simulation to ensure optimal operation, we can empower stakeholders to achieve their goals together.

We are building an ecosystem of partners who want to make a difference and understand the essential role digital and communication technologies play in a net-zero world.