14-4) The Next Step - From RE100 to the CF100 Era
English 한국어 Chapter 14: The Next Step - From RE100 to the CF100 Era Welcome to the final segment of Chapter 14. We will now explore the ultimate paradigm shift in renewable energy investments: the transition from RE100 to the CF100, or 24/7 Carbon-Free Energy, era. As the global regulatory and corporate environments evolve, investors must shift their focus from volumetric energy production to hourly profile optimization. 1. The Blind Spot of RE100 and the Rise of 24/7 CFE For years, the RE100 initiative dictated corporate sustainability goals, requiring companies to match 100 percent of their electricity consumption with renewable energy certificates. However, this matching was calculated on an annual basis. A corporation could run its facilities on coal power during the night and still claim to be 100 percent renewable by purchasing cheap solar credits generated during the day. Recognizing this accounting loophole, leading techn...