What are low-carbon emitting technologies? An expert explains

Feb 3, 2022

Investing in research and development (R&D) and scaling production and supply of low-carbon emitting technologies could help achieve the net-zero transition.

Investments are required in demonstration projects and new facilities to develop low-carbon emitting technologies. Image: EEP/Uni Stuttgart/Rainer Bez

Alexander Sauer

Director, Institute for Energy Efficiency in Production (EEP), University of Stuttgart

Abhinav Chugh

Content and Partnerships Lead, World Economic Forum

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