Do we realize that each time we switch on the air-conditioner or anything that runs on electricity we are destroying part of nature? With a flick of the switch, every watt we burn we pay the bill to the utility company our responsibility ends. How many of us realize actually perform our role of electricity saver?
Electricity is generated for domestic consumption in thermal power plants, hydel or hydroelectric generation and to a very small extent in nuclear power plants. Major environmental damage is caused in these traditional processes both in terms of their setting up, generation, effluent disposal and in building the power distribution of network or grid.
With the depletion of fossil fuels from coal to petroleum, the planet will be devoid of these scarce resources in a few 100 years. The rate of usage is far more than the rate of replenishment. Electricity saving can be done by reducing wastage of electricity, using electricity savers or energy saving devices and energy efficient gadgets e.g…. However, this has a limited impact.
Therefore the focus has shifted to alternative energy. The real electricity saver is when we shift the source of electricity to solar energy. Solar panels harness the power of the sun and it is never depleted. The sun has the capacity to provide over a thousand times the global energy requirements. Yet, we only use.02% of our energy requirements from this source. These can be the electricity savers in true sense.
While there is a time consuming shift to alternate energy several electricity saver tools can be used. Energy saving bulbs, solar powered lamps, solar powered cars, solar heaters, and solar cars are some ways where electricity savings can be achieved.
Solar energy is not available at nigh however, in certain locations wind energy is a better alternative. Also, several energy saving and conserving techniques have been discovered. Solar One and Solar Two technologies are the most common methods of conserving solar power. Solar energy saving can be achieved at high temperatures through molten salts. Off – grid PV systems are also used as electricity savers.
A qualitative method used for electricity saving is by analyzing usage patterns one can shift peak power usage to off-peak. Major moves have been made by the Federal Government in is budget to focus on electricity saver strategies. From tax breaks to research, the government is serious in bringing about electricity saving.
Energy saving or electricity saving has become a focal point for several Governments worldwide. The tariff structure of most commercial utility companies reflects this. This has become a real tool as an efficient electricity saver. While a low base rate is kept for the low-end user, the per unit rate has a steep rise once the slab or threshold is crossed. This acts as a deterrent to consumers and thereby saves electricity significantly. The focus on energy saving and electricity saving in Government policies is best appreciated when we look at President Obama’s pledge to spend over USD 150 billion over ten years to develop alternative energy.
The cost of generating solar power is relatively cheaper than traditional electricity. So this could be the best and most efficient strategy which can act as an electricity saver. However, even at small level, we can help in saving energy. If we reduce the use of electricity and avoid it wastage as much as possible then we can become not only a good electricity saver but also an environment saver! After all, Energy saved is environment saved!
AUTOPOST by BEDEWY VISIT GAHZLY
