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

By: Energratis

Energratis — Tue, 24 Mar 2009 21:32:59 +0000

Hello

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

http://radiantenergy.tk

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

http://econuclear.tk

Bye
References :
http://radiantenergy.tk

http://econuclear.tk

By: tham153

tham153 — Tue, 24 Mar 2009 21:25:59 +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.
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By: vengence

vengence — Tue, 24 Mar 2009 21:13:59 +0000

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

Skeptic — Tue, 24 Mar 2009 21:01:59 +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.
References :
E. F. Schumacher "Small is Beautiful"