Energy Technologies
These pages summarise some of the energy technologies, with a focus on those that may be of particular interest to a hot country. Saving energy is cheaper than generating it. Using indigenous sources of energy is important not just to avoid political dependence but also because energy imports are likely to become ever more costly as rich industrialised countries buy up the remaining reserves. [Cambia a la versión en ESPANOL] |
Saving Energy
Saving energy is cheaper than generating it. In cold countries most energy used within houses is for space heating. Hot countries don't have to spend on heating but can end up using just as much energy for cooling using expensive complex air-conditioning equipment that has to be imported.
- Saving energy. Negawatts cost less than Megawatts!
- Organising to Save Energy. Environmental Committees, Eco Schools ...
- Getting Energy Advice.
- Architecture. Architects can save more energy than anyone else! A house that stays cool without air conditioning can save tens of thousands of dollars.
- Electrical Equipment. Saving Electricity by careful use of equipment and choosing the most efficient models.
Transport
Transport is the other big energy user.
- Why cars can NEVER provide transport for the majority of the worlds population.
- Saving Travel.
- Cycle Freeways and the most energy efficient means of transport.
- Electric and Solar Vehicles.
- If you must have a car.
- Biofuels.