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What have we done so far to address the energy challenges?

In the face of rising energy challenges, how have we responded? This section explores the strategies, technologies, and policies already in motion — from decarbonization roadmaps and international agreements to renewable energy rollouts and smarter grids. It's a snapshot of our collective progress — and the gaps that remain.

From a depleted coal mine to a floating solar farm: A case study at Huainan, Anhui Province, China

From industrial scar to solar sanctuary, this case study explores how a water-filled coal mine in Huainan, Anhui Province was transformed into one of the world’s largest floating solar farms—showcasing a bold model for renewable energy and post-mining land recovery.

From industrial scar to solar sanctuary, this case study explores how a water-filled coal mine in Huainan, Anhui Province was transformed into one of the world’s largest floating solar farms—showcasing a bold model for renewable energy and post-mining land recovery.

Growing and Grazing Under the Solar Panels

Agrivoltaics, the practice of combining agriculture with solar power, is turning solar farms into spaces where food grows and animals graze. From rice paddies in Japan to sheep pastures in the U.S., this dual-use approach promises cleaner energy, fresh produce, and extra income on the same land.

Agrivoltaics, the practice of combining agriculture with solar power, is turning solar farms into spaces where food grows and animals graze. From rice paddies in Japan to sheep pastures in the U.S., this dual-use approach promises cleaner energy, fresh produce, and extra income on the same land.

Clean Cooking Initiatives

Clean cooking access increases life expectancy, alleviates poverty, and mitigates many climate challenges. However, nearly a third of the world still lacks access. What is being done to address this?

Clean cooking access increases life expectancy, alleviates poverty, and mitigates many climate challenges. However, nearly a third of the world still lacks access. What is being done to address this?

Meet the Buzzwords

Meet the Buzzwords

Net-Zero

Balancing emitted greenhouse gases with removals to achieve no net impact on the climate.

The Grid

The interconnected system of power generation, transmission, and distribution that delivers electricity reliably to homes and businesses.

Electrification

Replacing fossil fuel-powered systems (e.g., vehicles, heating) with electric alternatives.

Circular Energy Economy

A sustainable system where energy production minimizes waste through recycling and reuse.

Peak Demand Management

Strategies to reduce electricity usage during high-demand periods to avoid grid strain.

Distributed Energy Resources (DERs)

Small-scale power generation (e.g., rooftop solar) that supplements the main grid.

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Know a project reshaping how we produce or use energy? Share your knowledge and help expand our global map of solutions.

If you know of a compelling project, local solution, or case study making a difference, submit it to help grow this collective resource.

Know a project reshaping how we produce or use energy? Share your knowledge and help expand our global map of solutions.

If you know of a compelling project, local solution, or case study making a difference, submit it to help grow this collective resource.

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