"If I find 10,000 ways something won't work, I haven't failed. I am not discouraged, because every wrong attempt discarded is another step forward".
The shortage of electricity shows us how it’s important in our day to day lives, only by just switching on and off buttons. Because of the power failure, it reminds us that how much we are depending on it. Electricity is a Renewable Resources of Energy and it is the cheapest form of resources. Electricity is largely produced by power stations burning fossil fuels like coal, oil, and natural gas; nuclear fission can also be used to produce electricity. All these are not renewable - there is a finite amount of fuel in the world and when it is used up, that's it.
Hydro, wind, tidal, geothermal, biomass, and solar power are all regarded as renewable forms of energy because they aren't finite. We use their energy, and it still keeps coming.
Hydro, wind, tidal, geothermal, biomass, and solar power are all regarded as renewable forms of energy because they aren't finite. We use their energy, and it still keeps coming.
Thomas Edition used Co generators – a plant that produces electricity and uses the waste heat to manufacture products which saves money and ensure they have a reliable source of energy that they can control 7% of this electricity is used in U. S. As the population is rising our natural resources are also decreasing, experts had predicts that we will need about 172 thousands more megawatts for generating electricity by the year 2030. Demand for electricity will go on increase in future. We must also make machines and appliances much energy efficient.
In India, there is an energy shortage from past few years, increase in population and usage of electricity is growing on. But in others parts of the India still there is no light. So, to get sufficient amount of electricity load shedding is done in some part of Mumbai, every unit of energy saved is equivalent to 1.3 unit of energy generated. Cheap and sub-standard gadgets consume more electricity as compared to expensive standard gadgets and prove to be costlier on a long run. Electricity is an important driver for industrial and agricultural growth. Consideration should be given to the "life cycle cost" rather than the capital cost while purchasing any gadget. It is difficult to predict and control future energy demand in this sector because of the economic, social, geographic and climatic factors that influence its development and growth.
The Maharashtra state electricity distribution company ltd (MSEDCL), Mumbai said “that in view of better frequency in June and July, the power company met the demand by overdrawing up to 400 MW to 1200 MW from the central grid. But this availability was uncertain and cannot be considered while planning the load-shedding plan. "In spite of the increased load-shedding hours, MSEDCL had to carry out distress load-shedding .The load-shedding protocol is prepared by considering the maximum gap and the firm power available. If the additional power is made available, then load-shedding is withdrawn as per the Merc guidelines," said managing director, Ajay Mehta
Save Electricity by Checking BEE Labels
The Bureau of Energy Efficiency (BEE) Star Energy Efficiency Labels have been created to standardize the energy efficiency ratings of different electrical appliances and indicate energy consumption under standard test conditions. These labels indicate the energy efficiency levels through the number of Stars highlighted in color on the label. The BEE Star Labels include a Star Rating System that ranges from One Star (least energy efficient, thus least money saved) to Five Stars (most energy efficient, thus most money saved)
How to Conserve Electricity
With the cost of energy rising, it's important to conserve electricity as much as possible. Not only does this save money, but it helps the environment as well.
Ø Unplug appliances when you're not using them. Using a power strip makes it easier to conserve electricity because you just have to unplug one cord instead of many. Also unplug any chargers that aren't in use because they still use electricity even when they're not actively charging something.
Ø Set your thermostat at a reasonable temperature. Set it as high or as low as you need to be comfortable, but don't heat or cool excessively.
Ø Use your appliances efficiently to conserve electricity. Refrain from opening your oven unnecessarily because it has to work harder and use more energy to heat back up; only run the dishwasher when it is fully loaded; adjust the water level on the washing machine for smaller loads and clean out the lint filter in your drier before every load.
Ø Turn off the lights when you leave a room. If your lights have a dimmer switch, dim the lights as much as possible. Also use sunlight to your advantage during the day and turn off artificial lighting.
Tips & Warnings
Ø Leave the thermostat on when you leave the house. The air conditioner or heater has to work twice as hard when you turn it back on.
Ø Hang clothes on a clothesline instead of using a drier to conserve electricity.
Neha R.. Tambe
Roll no. 46
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