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Dear Md Arafath Hossain Rafi

Thank you for your very detailed and practical perspective Yes, this book addresses these issues and goes further. It is highly recommended reading for anyone who cares about green energy.

According to cigra.org, www.iae.org, and www.forbes.com, that question gets right to the heart of the energy transition — and the answer is: we’re doing both, but the balance between predicting and building is shifting fast.

Here’s the landscape:

Prediction: Mapping the Future

• Climate science & modelling — Reports like the IPCC’s AR6 lay out scenarios for temperature rise, extreme weather, and resource stress, which help policymakers and industry anticipate risks.
• Energy demand forecasts — Agencies such as the IEA track trends in electricity use, transport electrification, and industrial needs.
• Technology roadmaps — From green hydrogen to advanced nuclear, projections guide R&D and investment priorities.

Building: Shaping the Future

• Massive renewable buildout — Solar and wind are expanding at record rates; global solar capacity is expected to double in just a few years.
• Grid transformation — Modernizing transmission, adding storage, and integrating distributed energy resources to handle variable renewables.
• Decarbonization policies — Over 80 countries have net-zero targets, driving investment into clean power, electrification, and carbon capture.
• Resilience measures — Designing energy systems to withstand climate impacts like heatwaves, droughts, and flooding.

Why the Distinction Matters

• Prediction without action risks locking in high-emissions pathways.
• Action without foresight can lead to stranded assets, inefficiencies, and inequities.
• The most effective strategies blend foresight (data, modelling, scenario planning) with commitment (policy, infrastructure, innovation).

Dear Jorge Morales Pedraza

thank you for your answer.

The answers to all the questions I asked are in the book I recently published. I suggest you read this book and express your constructive opinions about it. I look forward to your valuable comments.

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