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.

Over the past few years, 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

While the shift to non-fossil fuels has already begun, and a little progress has also been made, any change or shift does not come without challenges. One of this transition’s biggest challenges is that the world is still heavily reliant on fossil fuels, and a shift to renewables involves huge investments in different forms. Some of these include grid modernisation, energy storage, and distribution networks. In addition, renewable energy production is frequently irregular.

To solve these problems, many sectors are investing in energy storage technology, such as advanced batteries and hydrogen storage. WIKA India has also taken a step ahead in utilising renewable energy sources. WIKA pressure and temperature sensors are employed in wind turbines to ensure maximum performance and reliability. Its newly developed product, “Pyranometer,” optimises solar energy and has become crucial to generating sustainable energy and accurate data regarding solar irradiance. 

Innovative technologies

Renewable energy sources like solar, wind, and hydro are becoming more affordable and widely available, aiding in reducing dependence on fossil fuels. Energy storage technologies, such as advanced battery systems and hydrogen storage, solve the issue of intermittent renewable generation to provide a stable and secure power grid. Smart grid technologies use artificial intelligence (AI) and the Internet of Things (IoT) to improve energy distribution and load management and minimise energy loss.

WIKA is in no way behind in making the best use of these technologies and always remains ahead of its competitors. We are also spurring innovation and infrastructure development, investing in green energy projects, creating intelligent manufacturing methods, and implementing energy-saving technologies to minimise their carbon footprints.

Path forward

The shift to renewable energy is not simply a matter of reaching sustainability objectives. It is about rewriting the script of how we produce and consume energy. Taking a few steps away from fossil fuels towards a clean energy horizon necessitates technological change, infrastructure investment, and international collaboration.

WIKA continues to be dedicated to facilitating this transition, equipping industries with innovative solutions that promote efficiency, sustainability, and long-term success.

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Authored by: Prashant Sinha, Head of Marketing- WIKA India