How The Electrification Of Industrial Processes Can Combat Climate Change
IBM News, Monday, July 8th, 2024
In the late 19th century, manufacturing facilities began adopting electrification as a way to generate cost savings. Now, more than two centuries later, there's a renaissance in the electrification of industry: from shipping terminals in New Jersey to steel production in New Zealand, industrial operations are turning to electrification more than ever before.
However, today's electrification push isn't just about saving money-it's about saving the planet.
Electrification is the conversion of a device, system or process that depends on nonelectric energy sources into one powered by electricity. In the context of sustainability initiatives, electrification technologies use renewable electricity, which is electric power stemming from solar energy, wind energy and other clean, renewable sources.