Economy in energy through alternative sources of energy in mass-housing of developing countries

Conference · Mon Dec 01 00:00:00 EST 1980 · Alternative Energy Sources; (United States)

OSTI ID:5111939

Sinha, I B

Energy is an integral part of the development process and a major determinant for the improvement of the quality of life in human settlements. Skyrocketing oil price increases in recent years has made development increasingly difficult for at least two-thirds of the developing countries. An increasing number of developing countries are searching for new sources of energy and more efficient use of what is available. So, there is a need for well thought-out comprehensive energy saving program. There is a need for radical thinking in devising new and innovative energy policies, which should be dynamic, technologically flexible, and responsive to the needs and aspirations of people. There is large percentage of energy used in buildings which can be economised in the planning of new settlements. The paper discusses and recommends the adoption of some of the straight-forward technology through which there is a full scope for minimizing the usage of energy in housing. Moving ahead, the paper also makes suggestions to developing countries how to develop and adopt alternative sources of energy in housing; especially solar energy, for cooling and heating purposes, because in solar energy most of the developing countries are very rich. Further, the paper strongly recommends that Universities, Colleges, and Schools should teach the latest concepts of energy conservation and use of alternative energy sources. However, the largest savings in energy consumption would arise from a real desire and economy consciousness on the part of the individual in the community to limit energy usage.

• Research Organization: University of Nigeria, Enugu Campus, Enugu
• OSTI ID: 5111939
• Report Number(s): CONF-801210-
• Journal Information: Alternative Energy Sources; (United States), Vol. 8; Conference: 3. Miami international conference on alternative energy sources, Miami Beach, FL, USA, 15 Dec 1980
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

Related Subjects

29 ENERGY PLANNING
POLICY AND ECONOMY
DEVELOPING COUNTRIES
ENERGY CONSUMPTION
HOUSES
ENERGY CONSERVATION
APPROPRIATE TECHNOLOGY
ENERGY EFFICIENCY
FUEL SUBSTITUTION
RECOMMENDATIONS
SOLAR COOLING SYSTEMS
SOLAR HEATING SYSTEMS
BUILDINGS
EFFICIENCY
ENERGY SYSTEMS
EQUIPMENT
HEATING SYSTEMS
RESIDENTIAL BUILDINGS
SOLAR EQUIPMENT
291000* - Energy Planning & Policy- Conservation
298000 - Energy Planning & Policy- Consumption & Utilization