Comments on: What alternative energy sources would you recommend for Third world countries?

By: Energratis

Energratis — Tue, 07 Apr 2009 17:49:49 +0000

Hello

I recommend use radiant energy extracted from the electrical systema of the Earth

Or a more single and powerfull nuclear energy extracted from the carbon

Bye

By: tham153

tham153 — Mon, 06 Apr 2009 00:36:42 +0000

Solar and wind. If they have coastline on an ocean, also tides. And use the difference in temperature between deep and shallow waters. Geothermal is also available in some areas. When I was in Iceland they were using geothermal for all their heating, as they have no fossil fuels.
No one will ever die from using solar energy unless they fall asleep at the focus of the mirrors LOL.
Nuclear is only promoted by what I call nuke kooks.

By: vengence

vengence — Fri, 03 Apr 2009 04:41:28 +0000

Third world country. How about coal at least it will keep them away from the trees.

By: Skeptic

Skeptic — Thu, 02 Apr 2009 13:43:52 +0000

I apologize for disagreeing, Ron, but there are small scale and medium scale technologies that make sense for the third world. These technologies don’t make a lot of money for world banks and multi-nationals, however. Energy sources include:

Sugar Cane production of Alcohol (Ethanol)
Solar Panels
Sunlight (Reflectors are used to make cost-effective ovens)
Wind mills
Tidal Water and River Water Generators
Geo Thermal

The third world has been coping very well for many generations without high captial investments. I suggest those countries start using their resourcefulness rather than build huge indebtedness.

You might want to read about “appropriate technology” as described by E. F. Schumacher.

By: Yuky

Yuky — Tue, 31 Mar 2009 20:12:00 +0000

It depends on region and climate of country. For example, geothermal energy – in regions with high volcanic activity. Solar energy – for countries with enough amount of sunny days. Energy of sea waves, wind, tides etc. For example, technical potential of solar energy in Russia (2.3 mlrd t of relative fuel per year) is approximately in 2 times higher than present consumption of fuel.

By: ron853211

ron853211 — Sat, 28 Mar 2009 21:34:49 +0000

That is very difficult because they have no money for initial investment. And it cannot be demonstrated that investments in solar, wind or water can ever pay off for 3rd world countries. Essentially, someone must “give” them something, or they will never get off the ground. Sad, but true, I’m afraid…

Ron.