WIKA Pyranometer optimising solar energy for sustainable transition

The company's newly developed product, “Pyranometer,” optimises solar energy and has become crucial to generating sustainable energy and accurate data regarding solar irradiance.

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Over the past few years, the world has experienced a remarkable change in the way different forms of energy are generated, transmitted, and consumed. An increasing need to combat climate change, lower carbon emissions, and prevent environmental degradation has led industries and governments to reconsider conventional energy ideas and theories.

Shift towards renewable energy sources

The world’s energy industry has depended on sources like coal, oil, and natural gas to meet the growing demand. Yet, their environmental footprint - increasing greenhouse gas emissions, air and water pollution, and habitat destruction—has created mounting consensus that it is necessary to shift to cleaner energy.

According to the International Energy Agency (IEA), it defines a pathway for the global energy sector to reach net zero CO2 emissions by 2050 by implementing a wide portfolio of clean energy technologies without offsets from land-use measures. This has also inspired WIKA’s action plan, which makes renewable sources of energy the basis of this transformation. During this energy transition, solar, wind, and nuclear power have developed with enhanced technology, increasing efficiency and lowering costs.

Challenges in transitioning from fossil fuels