Clean technology (or cleantech or climatetech) is any process, product, or service, whose focus is on energy efficiency, the sustainable use of resources, or&nbsp;environmental protection.&nbsp;It aims to reduce negative environmental impacts.&nbsp;

Cleantech includes technologies and innovations aimed at addressing environmental challenges and promoting sustainability across various sectors, including energy, transportation, water, waste management, etc.&nbsp;

Implementation of clean technology allows the world to generate the energy we need without the greenhouse gas emissions and negative environmental effects that come with fossil fuels. It helps counter climate change. Hence, it becomes extremely important to give weight to clean technologies and their funding. There's also an urgent need to spread awareness.&nbsp;

Saurabh Kumar, Vice President - India of Global Energy Alliance for People and Planet (GEAPP) told WION, "At the forefront of the global energy transition, cleantech awareness is crucial for transitioning away from traditional fuels, ensuring a sustainable energy future."&nbsp;

"The challenge of funding in the cleantech sector or the reason why early-age start-ups fail to grow in the cleantech space is because of the perceived risks and long gestation period of the venture," Kumar added.&nbsp;

The world is heavily reliant on fossil fuels, which account for a significant portion of greenhouse gas emissions, pollution that is especially difficult to reduce quickly enough to satisfy global warming targets.&nbsp;

Sandeep Chandna, Chief Sustainability Officer, Tech Mahindra, told WION, "The intertwined relationship between technology and climate change is a multifaceted tale beyond innovation and sustainability."&nbsp;

Technology is not a mere bystander in the climate change narrative; instead, it is the protagonist that guides us towards a sustainable future, Chandna said.&nbsp;

He added, "From AI-powered systems that optimise energy consumption to IoT devices that monitor environmental metrics, technology has become an indispensable facet in addressing the intricate challenges of climate change. Its integration in sustainable management has transcended multi-fold, reflecting our collective commitment towards sustainability."&nbsp;

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Cleantech is a broad term that encapsulates a range of solutions, including renewable energy, smart grids, carbon capture, and many other innovative technologies designed to curb carbon emissions and nurture a greener planet.&nbsp;

The global cleantech market is expected to be worth around USD 650 billion per year by 2030, which is more than three times the current level, reports have revealed.&nbsp;

Chandna highlighted that cleantech-related jobs are expected to double from six million today to nearly 14 million by 2030.&nbsp;

"As the landscape of climate action evolves, it is time to move beyond merely reducing carbon footprints and focus more on paving the way for a sustainable and resilient future," he said.&nbsp;

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<h2>Investing in clean technologies&nbsp;</h2>

Clean technologies demand financial capital to thrive in today's ever-changing technology world. Investing in cleantech is a commitment to determining the future of our world.&nbsp;

It is about creating an environment in which organisations pioneering clean energy sources may increase their influence and develop their sustainable practices.&nbsp;

"This requires a concerted effort from all stakeholders, including governments, businesses, and individuals, to accelerate the adoption of cleantech solutions and create a brighter, more sustainable future for all," Chandna said.&nbsp;

Also read:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/calls-rise-to-phase-out-fossil-fuels-but-it-remains-a-challenge-to-devise-a-formal-plan-at-cop28-666782">Calls rise to phase out fossil fuels, but it remains a challenge to devise a formal plan at COP28</a>&nbsp;

<h2>Cleantech and India</h2>

Kumar said that GEAPP recognises the potential of India's large demographic, particularly its youth, in driving innovative approaches for sustainability.&nbsp;

He said that GEAPP launched ENTICE - Energy Transitions Innovation Challenge, which is a flagship programme fostering an ecosystem for innovators in India, to fill this gap as the group recognised the significance of cleantech as it aligns with global commitments of the Paris Agreement.&nbsp;

He said that ENTICE encourages the development of low-cost, impactful, and scalable clean energy solutions and provides innovators with access to Series 'A' funding, market linkages, and mentorship, aiming to accelerate progress towards Sustainable Development Goals.&nbsp;

Series B and C funding stages often receive more attention in the current landscape, and hence, ENTICE steps in to address this gap.&nbsp;

Clean technology (or cleantech or climatetech) is any process, product, or service, whose focus is on energy efficiency, the sustainable use of resources, or environmental protection.

Clean technology (or cleantech or climatetech) is any process, product, or service, whose focus is on energy efficiency, the sustainable use of resources, or environmental protection. It aims to reduce negative environmental impacts. Cleantech includes technologies and innovations aimed at addressing environmental challenges and promoting sustainability across various sectors, including energy, transportation, water, waste management, etc. Implementation of clean technology allows the world to generate the energy we need without the greenhouse gas emissions and negative environmental effects that come with fossil fuels. It helps counter climate change. Hence, it becomes extremely important to give weight to clean technologies and their funding. There's also an urgent need to spread awareness. Saurabh Kumar, Vice President - India of Global Energy Alliance for People and Planet (GEAPP) told WION, "At the forefront of the global energy transition, cleantech awareness is crucial for transitioning away from traditional fuels, ensuring a sustainable energy future." "The challenge of funding in the cleantech sector or the reason why early-age start-ups fail to grow in the cleantech space is because of the perceived risks and long gestation period of the venture," Kumar added. The world is heavily reliant on fossil fuels, which account for a significant portion of greenhouse gas emissions, pollution that is especially difficult to reduce quickly enough to satisfy global warming targets. Sandeep Chandna, Chief Sustainability Officer, Tech Mahindra, told WION, "The intertwined relationship between technology and climate change is a multifaceted tale beyond innovation and sustainability." Technology is not a mere bystander in the climate change narrative; instead, it is the protagonist that guides us towards a sustainable future, Chandna said. He added, "From AI-powered systems that optimise energy consumption to IoT devices that monitor environmental metrics, technology has become an indispensable facet in addressing the intricate challenges of climate change. Its integration in sustainable management has transcended multi-fold, reflecting our collective commitment towards sustainability." Also read: Pollution makes respiratory illnesses worse in winter season: What should be preventive approach? Cleantech is a broad term that encapsulates a range of solutions, including renewable energy, smart grids, carbon capture, and many other innovative technologies designed to curb carbon emissions and nurture a greener planet. The global cleantech market is expected to be worth around USD 650 billion per year by 2030, which is more than three times the current level, reports have revealed. Chandna highlighted that cleantech-related jobs are expected to double from six million today to nearly 14 million by 2030. "As the landscape of climate action evolves, it is time to move beyond merely reducing carbon footprints and focus more on paving the way for a sustainable and resilient future," he said. Also read: Climate financing: Progress made at COP28, but is it enough? Investing in clean technologies Clean technologies demand financial capital to thrive in today's ever-changing technology world. Investing in cleantech is a commitment to determining the future of our world. It is about creating an environment in which organisations pioneering clean energy sources may increase their influence and develop their sustainable practices. "This requires a concerted effort from all stakeholders, including governments, businesses, and individuals, to accelerate the adoption of cleantech solutions and create a brighter, more sustainable future for all," Chandna said. Also read: Calls rise to phase out fossil fuels, but it remains a challenge to devise a formal plan at COP28 Cleantech and India Kumar said that GEAPP recognises the potential of India's large demographic, particularly its youth, in driving innovative approaches for sustainability. He said that GEAPP launched ENTICE - Energy Transitions Innovation Challenge, which is a flagship programme fostering an ecosystem for innovators in India, to fill this gap as the group recognised the significance of cleantech as it aligns with global commitments of the Paris Agreement. He said that ENTICE encourages the development of low-cost, impactful, and scalable clean energy solutions and provides innovators with access to Series 'A' funding, market linkages, and mentorship, aiming to accelerate progress towards Sustainable Development Goals. Series B and C funding stages often receive more attention in the current landscape, and hence, ENTICE steps in to address this gap.

Clean Technology: Youth plays a crucial role in paving way for a sustainable future, experts say

A solar-powered airplane left the United States today, taking off from New York City to fly across Atlantic for its historic bid to circle the globe. 
 
The spindly, single-seat experimental aircraft, dubbed as Solar Impulse 2, left New York&#39;s John F. Kennedy International Airport at about 2:30 am local time (0630 GMT) &nbsp;today. 
 
The flight is expected to take approximately 90 to 110 hours before landing in Seville Airport, Spain, said&nbsp;the project team. 
 
The Swiss team flying the aircraft in a campaign to build support for clean energy technologies hopes eventually to complete its circumnavigation in Abu Dhabi, where the journey began in March 2015. 
 
The solar craft&#39;s cruising speed, akin to that of a car, required pilots to take up meditation and hypnosis in training to stay alert for long periods. 
 
Andre Borschberg alternates with fellow pilot Bertrand Piccard at the controls for each segment of what they hope will be the first round-the-world solar-powered flight. 
 
On April 24, Piccard landed in San Francisco, completing a trans-Pacific crossing after a nearly three-day trip that began in Hawaii. The flight took more than three times the 18 hours for Amelia Earhart to fly solo from Hawaii to California in the 1930s. 
 
The propeller-driven Solar Impulse flies without a drop of fuel and its four engines are powered solely by energy collected from more than 17,000 solar cells built into its wings. 
 
Surplus power is stored in four batteries during the day, to keep the plane aloft on extreme long-distance flights. 
 
The carbon-fiber plane, with a wingspan exceeding that of a Boeing 747 and the weight of a family car, is unlikely to set speed or altitude records. It can climb to 28,000 feet (8,500 m), and cruise at 34 to 62 mph (55 to 100 kph). 
 
In a precursor of their globe-circling quest, the two men completed a multi-flight crossing of the United States with an earlier version of the solar plane in 2013. 
(Reuters)

The solar craft's cruising speed, akin to that of a car, required pilots to take up meditation and hypnosis in training to stay alert

A solar-powered airplane left the United States today, taking off from New York City to fly across Atlantic for its historic bid to circle the globe. The spindly, single-seat experimental aircraft, dubbed as Solar Impulse 2, left New York's John F. Kennedy International Airport at about 2:30 am local time (0630 GMT) today. The flight is expected to take approximately 90 to 110 hours before landing in Seville Airport, Spain, said the project team. The Swiss team flying the aircraft in a campaign to build support for clean energy technologies hopes eventually to complete its circumnavigation in Abu Dhabi, where the journey began in March 2015. The solar craft's cruising speed, akin to that of a car, required pilots to take up meditation and hypnosis in training to stay alert for long periods. Andre Borschberg alternates with fellow pilot Bertrand Piccard at the controls for each segment of what they hope will be the first round-the-world solar-powered flight. On April 24, Piccard landed in San Francisco, completing a trans-Pacific crossing after a nearly three-day trip that began in Hawaii. The flight took more than three times the 18 hours for Amelia Earhart to fly solo from Hawaii to California in the 1930s. The propeller-driven Solar Impulse flies without a drop of fuel and its four engines are powered solely by energy collected from more than 17,000 solar cells built into its wings. Surplus power is stored in four batteries during the day, to keep the plane aloft on extreme long-distance flights. The carbon-fiber plane, with a wingspan exceeding that of a Boeing 747 and the weight of a family car, is unlikely to set speed or altitude records. It can climb to 28,000 feet (8,500 m), and cruise at 34 to 62 mph (55 to 100 kph). In a precursor of their globe-circling quest, the two men completed a multi-flight crossing of the United States with an earlier version of the solar plane in 2013. (Reuters)

Solar-powered plane takes on Atlantic as part of round-the-world bid

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