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Availability

Answer 1

Availability to primary energy resources in the country and access to tech to extract
E.G. ICELAND domestic geothermal energy

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Accessibility

Answer 2

Accessibility to primary energy outside the country.
E.g. Europe/Russia
Gazprom 80% of Europe’s gas

Question 3

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Energy needs

Answer 3

Energy needs of country based on economic development and lifestyle
E.g. USA consumerist lifestyle and extra climate

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Changing consumption

Answer 4

Linked to population growth and development growth

E.g. India/China population over 1 billion = high demand

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Policies

Answer 5

National and regional policies that affect energy production and consumption
E.g. UK national policy to reduce GHG emissions
Paris Agreement no petrol or diesel cars by 2030

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Costs

Answer 6

Cost of each energy option

E.G. India consume cheapest fossil fuels due to low GDP