Chapter 18 was depressing --- the diffuse nature of renewables in the crowded UK basically means that a realistic view of their usage makes it clear we won't make it on local wind, tide, sun, geothermal, wood etc.
Assume: a) we can't change energy per capita too much; b) we can't change the capita (ie no creepy population control) and we still want sustainability ... The basic solution is:
1. electrify transport
2. electrify space heating
3. produce electricity with whatever local renewables we can, augmented by clean coal, nuclear and imported solar from desert regions.
Sounds simple, no?
April 21st 2009. Join the Group Read. Chapter 19. The basic solution
Chapter 18 was depressing --- the diffuse nature of renewables in the crowded UK basically means that a realistic view of their usage makes it clear we won't make it on local wind, tide, sun, geothermal, wood etc.
Assume: a) we can't change energy per capita too much; b) we can't change the capita (ie no creepy population control) and we still want sustainability ... The basic solution is:
1. electrify transport
2. electrify space heating
3. produce electricity with whatever local renewables we can, augmented by clean coal, nuclear and imported solar from desert regions.
Sounds simple, no?
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