Technological Pathways for Africa' s Net-Zero Economy - Chapter 8: Key components of net zero technology

Elsevier, Technological Pathways for Africa' s Net-Zero Economy, Technology Solutions to Unlock Africa's Sustainable Future, 2025, Pages 217-235
Authors: 
Samuel Chukwujindu Nwokolo, Rubee Singh, Shahbaz Khan, Anil Kumar

This chapter examines the fundamental elements of net zero technology, including renewable energy sources, energy-efficient building design, and carbon capture and storage methodologies. The chapter explores the most recent progress in each component, emphasizing their contribution to attaining carbon neutrality and sustainable development objectives. The chapter explores the difficulties and possibilities of applying these crucial elements on a worldwide level to successfully address the issue of climate change. It also examines the possible obstacles to the broad implementation of net zero technology and suggests approaches to address them. This chapter seeks to educate politicians, industry experts, and researchers on the significance of shifting toward sustainable energy solutions by offering a thorough examination of essential elements and discussing possible obstacles. It emphasizes the need for cooperation across many sectors and nations in order to accomplish a prosperous shift toward achieving net zero emissions. The chapter highlights the pressing need for action to tackle climate change and attain a more sustainable future for everyone. This chapter emphasizes the significance of innovation and investment in promoting the use of net zero technology. It also highlights the cruciality of establishing explicit goals and deadlines for implementation. Through collaborative efforts aimed at a shared objective, we can establish a more pristine and robust world for future generations. By cultivating alliances and collaboration among many stakeholders, we can expedite the shift toward a low-carbon economy. Addressing the difficulties faced by climate change will need a collaborative endeavor including governments, corporations, and people to create significant change.