Big Tech and Clean Energy Transitions

What is the potential role of big tech companies in tackling the climate challenge?

• Reducing their own emissions

• Investing in renewable energy

• Developing digital technologies for smarter energy systems

• All of the above

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What is the financial value of the top three tech giants compared to all German and Brazilian firms listed in Frankfurt and São Paulo combined?

• Twice as high

• Half as high

• Equal

• Ten times higher

What percentage of global electricity use do data centres account for?

• 1%

• 10%

• 25%

• 50%

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What percentage of global energy-related greenhouse gas emissions do the big five tech companies collectively account for?

• 0.01%

• 0.1%

• 1%

• 10%

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What is the main reason behind big tech companies adopting stringent corporate policies on addressing emissions?

• Financial benefits

• Government regulations

• Human resource considerations

• Competitive advantage

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What is the main focus of big tech companies' renewable energy procurements and investments?

• Developing countries

• Countries with strong policies and successful grid integration

• Countries with low interest rates

• Countries with high carbon emissions

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What is the biggest opportunity for tech companies in the energy system?

• Investing in hydrogen and battery storage

• Decarbonizing the grid through flexible operations

• Expanding transmission and distribution networks

• Improving energy efficiency across the board

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What is the potential role of big tech companies in optimizing asset utilization and enhancing flexibility in the energy system?

• Investing in start-ups and digital activities of electricity network operators

• Promoting harmonized standards and reducing transaction costs

• Implementing smart solutions at scale

• All of the above

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What is the key pillar of transitioning to clean energy according to the article?

• Increasing the use of electricity across the economy

• Reducing energy consumption through energy efficiency

• Replacing every joule of fossil energy with low-carbon sources

• Scaling up wind and solar power

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What is one of the challenges in transitioning to clean energy?

• Lack of financial resources

• Resistance from fossil fuel industries

• Insufficient technological advancements

• Inability to replace all fossil energy with low-carbon sources

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