LINFORTH ESSAY QUICKKKK Flashcards
role of development in shaping energy mix
- economic growth+energy demand
- infrastructure + investment
- energy security + diversification
other key factors which influence the energy mix
- natural resource availability
- government policies+regulations
- technological advancements
- environmental concerns/climate commitments
how does economic growth (DEVELOPMENT) shape energy mix
more developed = more demand
- industrialisation
- urbanisation
- higher standard of living
examples of economic growth (DEVELOPMENT) shaping energy mix
USA: advanced economy+industry = diverse energy mix
Germany: shifted significantly towards renewables due to strong economy
how does infrastructure+investment (DEVELOPMENT) shape energy mix
more developed = better infrastructure
more financial resources = invest in varied sustainable (and efficient) energy mix
examples of infrastructure+investment (DEVELOPMENT) shaping energy mix
France: well developed nuclear energy infrastructure(70% of its energy) - government investment
Japan: invest in liquified gas after fukushima (economic strength = shift in energy strategy)
how does energy security+diversification (DEVELOPMENT) shape energy mix
more developed countries prioritise energy security
diversify source of energy = reduce dependance on foreign imports
examples of energy security+diversification -(DEVELOPMENT) shaping energy mix
- the Baltics recently switch away from Russian (moscow controlled) power grid (Brell power grid).
- transnistria (current moldovan energy crisis)
how do natural resources (OTHER) shape energy mix
some countries rely on specific sources due to natural endowments - regardless of developmental level
examples of natural resources -(OTHER) shaping energy mix
iceland: most energy = geothermal.
relatively small economy
how do government policies (OTHER) shape energy mix
national energy policies
subsidies
international agreements influence the energy mix.
examples of government policies -(OTHER) shaping energy mix
China: world’s largest consumer of coal
BUT has also become a leader in solar and wind energy (due to strong government support and policy-driven targets.)
examples of technological advancements (OTHER) shape energy mix
Kenya: geothermal energy - despite being a developing country
(due to technology adoption and investment)
how do environmental concerns/climate commitments -(OTHER) shaping energy mix
increases use/investment in renewable energy
examples of environmental concerns/climate commitments (OTHER) shape energy mix
germany: environmental policies lead them to phase out coal + nuclear
costa rica: 100% renewable
