I. Introduction My involvement in ongoing consulting assignments gave me numerous opportunities to visit Niger. Although rich in resources such as uranium, cobalt, and coal, this large nation with a sparse population has a per capita income of less than 600 USD. Education and health levels are desperately low, and Read more
A common misconception is the belief that we have 30 years to initiate change. However, this isn’t the case; we have significantly less time to act. Leading climate experts argue that the 1.5-degree limit is now unrealistic. To attain this target by 2050, greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions would need to Read more
India, a country rich in natural resources, is embracing the revolutionary concept of Floating Solar PV (Photovoltaics). Its drive towards creating a sustainable future is demonstrated through its widespread adoption and innovative development of this cutting-edge renewable energy technology. Understanding Floating Solar PV and its Importance Floating Solar PV, as Read more
“It’s only when you waste that you want.” – African Proverb Waste to Energy: An Essential Step Towards Decarbonization The concept of Waste to Energy (WtE) can be succinctly summarized as the process of converting an unwanted substance into a needed one. A crucial component of the global energy transition Read more
Waste-to-energy (WtE) conversion technologies offer a multifaceted approach towards managing waste and producing energy, two issues at the forefront of the global sustainable development agenda. Understanding these technologies is essential for countries, industries, and stakeholders seeking to transform their waste management systems and transition towards cleaner, renewable energy sources. Thermal Read more
According to the United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), the process of managing municipal solid waste (MSW), with separate treatment for recyclable materials, is net-negative in greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions when compared to landfilling. Specifically, there is an additional savings of about 1 tonne of carbon dioxide equivalent (tCO2e) per Read more
1. End-of-life – waste destruction (Provincial) Addressing the necessity of infrastructure to deal with waste when it can no longer be recycled, reused, or upcycled, its “end of life.” 2. End-of-life residues (Immobilization) Searching for long-term solutions for the end products from advanced waste-to-energy plants. 3. Centralized sorting – eco-industrial Read more
The Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) is an authoritative entity that assembles and assesses the science of climate change. Boasting an international legion of contributors, the IPCC has over 234 scientists from 66 nations lending their expertise. This international collective of scientists meticulously reviews thousands of scientific documents annually, Read more
In the backdrop of a global climate crisis, the decade-long transformation of the solar photovoltaic (PV) industry is nothing short of phenomenal. From an annual market size of 17 GW in 2010 to a staggering 240 GW by 2022, the sector has witnessed an impressive compound annual growth rate (CAGR) Read more
“Design innovation is transforming buildings, making them smarter, greener and more beautiful,” a belief we at Firstgreen Consulting stand by. Understanding the Design OP Jindal University campus at Sonepat, Haryana, is a shining example of this belief. It uses a blend of steel structures and 6-inch thick precast concrete slabs Read more