https://padlet.com/maine207/dbmploeelpuymmbz Energy Use in Developing Countries en-us 2022-03-03 14:08:55 UTC 2025-07-17 06:52:08 UTC hello@padlet.com nkowalkowski https://padlet.com/maine207/dbmploeelpuymmbz/wish/2075957422 Vietnam has grid electricity. They used to rely on hydropower however it was all used up. They now rely on coal however coal causes air pollution which is catastrophic to the people of Vietnam's health. ]]> 2022-03-03 14:45:57 UTC https://padlet.com/maine207/dbmploeelpuymmbz/wish/2075957422 https://padlet.com/maine207/dbmploeelpuymmbz/wish/2075960255 Vietnam had long been known for its reliance on renewable sources such as hydroelectricity, wind power, solar power, and biomass, however in recent years there's been a switch to a focus on grid electricity, powered by coal]]> 2022-03-03 14:47:09 UTC https://padlet.com/maine207/dbmploeelpuymmbz/wish/2075960255 nkowalkowski https://padlet.com/maine207/dbmploeelpuymmbz/wish/2075960630 I believe it was somewhere in Africa that they were talking about this topic but, what are illegal connections? ]]> 2022-03-03 14:47:19 UTC https://padlet.com/maine207/dbmploeelpuymmbz/wish/2075960630 jlamerdin https://padlet.com/maine207/dbmploeelpuymmbz/wish/2075961236 Pros: historically effective fuel source, sometimes can be cheap, biomass like wood is widely available.

Cons: can also be expensive, using wood leads to deforestation if widely used, smoke inhalation causes pneumonia and other lung issues in adults and children.]]> 2022-03-03 14:47:33 UTC https://padlet.com/maine207/dbmploeelpuymmbz/wish/2075961236 sriha https://padlet.com/maine207/dbmploeelpuymmbz/wish/2075961867 Many in rural areas and new tech tends to benefit those in urban (city) areas.

50% live in urban areas now - by 2050 will be almost 70%

]]> 2022-03-03 14:47:49 UTC https://padlet.com/maine207/dbmploeelpuymmbz/wish/2075961867 https://padlet.com/maine207/dbmploeelpuymmbz/wish/2075962303 Columbia has the benefit of being surrounded by an abundant source of water meaning that hydroelectricity is a common source of energy in the country]]> 2022-03-03 14:48:01 UTC https://padlet.com/maine207/dbmploeelpuymmbz/wish/2075962303 https://padlet.com/maine207/dbmploeelpuymmbz/wish/2075964813 Prem: Vietnam made a transition to grid electricity which is fueled by coal. This has effects on human health due to pollution. Before, they used to use wind/solar power. ]]> 2022-03-03 14:49:07 UTC https://padlet.com/maine207/dbmploeelpuymmbz/wish/2075964813 https://padlet.com/maine207/dbmploeelpuymmbz/wish/2075966276 Cartels had been in charge of illegal connections in grid electricity in this area, which led to dangerous conditions in the areas power situation]]> 2022-03-03 14:49:43 UTC https://padlet.com/maine207/dbmploeelpuymmbz/wish/2075966276 nkowalkowski https://padlet.com/maine207/dbmploeelpuymmbz/wish/2075967621 Most of the electricity that is in Ethiopia as well as other parts of Africa, is mainly used to power cities. ]]> 2022-03-03 14:50:20 UTC https://padlet.com/maine207/dbmploeelpuymmbz/wish/2075967621 gcarreon1 https://padlet.com/maine207/dbmploeelpuymmbz/wish/2075969835 2022-03-03 14:51:21 UTC https://padlet.com/maine207/dbmploeelpuymmbz/wish/2075969835 nkowalkowski https://padlet.com/maine207/dbmploeelpuymmbz/wish/2075969840 To counter the pollution that was being created by coal, they started using limestone powder to burn with the coal to reduce emissions. ]]> 2022-03-03 14:51:21 UTC https://padlet.com/maine207/dbmploeelpuymmbz/wish/2075969840 jlamerdin https://padlet.com/maine207/dbmploeelpuymmbz/wish/2075970061 Pros: renewable, cannot be overused, one large dam can provide plentiful, steady electricity to a large area.

Cons: usually taken up first by urban centers and industry, causing disproportionate access to rural communities.]]> 2022-03-03 14:51:27 UTC https://padlet.com/maine207/dbmploeelpuymmbz/wish/2075970061 https://padlet.com/maine207/dbmploeelpuymmbz/wish/2075970330 Rural Kenyans main source of energy is derived from hydro energy and fossil fuels]]> 2022-03-03 14:51:35 UTC https://padlet.com/maine207/dbmploeelpuymmbz/wish/2075970330 https://padlet.com/maine207/dbmploeelpuymmbz/wish/2075971036 Vietnam used to rely on hydropower, but because water is a limited resource, they ran out. This led Vietnam to start using coal as their main source of energy.]]> 2022-03-03 14:51:51 UTC https://padlet.com/maine207/dbmploeelpuymmbz/wish/2075971036 https://padlet.com/maine207/dbmploeelpuymmbz/wish/2075971547 Currently, Nepal aims to see renewable forms of energy become more popular than traditional forms of energy, hoping to achieve a universal reliance on renewables by 2030]]> 2022-03-03 14:52:02 UTC https://padlet.com/maine207/dbmploeelpuymmbz/wish/2075971547 pmozaffari1 https://padlet.com/maine207/dbmploeelpuymmbz/wish/2075971707 Cartels in charge of illegal connections in Nairobe, and then there were dangerous conditions because of this.]]> 2022-03-03 14:52:07 UTC https://padlet.com/maine207/dbmploeelpuymmbz/wish/2075971707 nkowalkowski https://padlet.com/maine207/dbmploeelpuymmbz/wish/2075973152 There were some people in some countries that did not want to use electricity in their homes and specifically told those who were trying to help, to not put electricity in their homes. Why is this? Wouldn't it benefit them more and make their lives easier?]]> 2022-03-03 14:52:47 UTC https://padlet.com/maine207/dbmploeelpuymmbz/wish/2075973152 sriha https://padlet.com/maine207/dbmploeelpuymmbz/wish/2075974282 2+ billion people in energy poverty

1 billion people living in "slums"

]]> 2022-03-03 14:53:14 UTC https://padlet.com/maine207/dbmploeelpuymmbz/wish/2075974282 https://padlet.com/maine207/dbmploeelpuymmbz/wish/2075975154 Columbia uses hydropower to produce electricity and power because they are surrounded by water that they can leverage for human use.]]> 2022-03-03 14:53:33 UTC https://padlet.com/maine207/dbmploeelpuymmbz/wish/2075975154 https://padlet.com/maine207/dbmploeelpuymmbz/wish/2075975206 Prem: In Kenya, there were illegal connections due to cartels for grid electricity. The cartels led to life threatening effects on humans. ]]> 2022-03-03 14:53:35 UTC https://padlet.com/maine207/dbmploeelpuymmbz/wish/2075975206 https://padlet.com/maine207/dbmploeelpuymmbz/wish/2075975515 Kenya's sources of power are hydro power and fossil fuels, as well as petroleum]]> 2022-03-03 14:53:42 UTC https://padlet.com/maine207/dbmploeelpuymmbz/wish/2075975515 sriha https://padlet.com/maine207/dbmploeelpuymmbz/wish/2075976506 Lots of inefficient indoor stoves in Nepal without proper ventilation.]]> 2022-03-03 14:54:08 UTC https://padlet.com/maine207/dbmploeelpuymmbz/wish/2075976506 jlamerdin https://padlet.com/maine207/dbmploeelpuymmbz/wish/2075977630 What is the likelihood of developing countries switching to solely renewable/clean energy sources, rather than turning to fossil fuels to fill in the gaps left by inadequate supply from renewable sources?]]> 2022-03-03 14:54:39 UTC https://padlet.com/maine207/dbmploeelpuymmbz/wish/2075977630 pmozaffari1 https://padlet.com/maine207/dbmploeelpuymmbz/wish/2075978068 Vietnam before used to use hydropower, but they ran out, ad so they started using coal as an energy source.]]> 2022-03-03 14:54:50 UTC https://padlet.com/maine207/dbmploeelpuymmbz/wish/2075978068 lgudzovski https://padlet.com/maine207/dbmploeelpuymmbz/wish/2075978248 M-Kopa and other tech startups are allowing rural families to buy and own their own off-grid electricity. ]]> 2022-03-03 14:54:55 UTC https://padlet.com/maine207/dbmploeelpuymmbz/wish/2075978248 https://padlet.com/maine207/dbmploeelpuymmbz/wish/2075978493 Nepal uses mainly biomass. 
Pros: it can be cost effective
Cons: can be very inefficient]]> 2022-03-03 14:55:02 UTC https://padlet.com/maine207/dbmploeelpuymmbz/wish/2075978493 nkowalkowski https://padlet.com/maine207/dbmploeelpuymmbz/wish/2075979002 The use of solar power would be used for refrigerators and freezers that would store vaccines and people who wanted to help these developing areas would go to that area and administer vaccinations. ]]> 2022-03-03 14:55:17 UTC https://padlet.com/maine207/dbmploeelpuymmbz/wish/2075979002 https://padlet.com/maine207/dbmploeelpuymmbz/wish/2075981800 Prem: What is the most practical method that all countries (regardless of income) can use to "eradicate energy poverty"? ]]> 2022-03-03 14:56:35 UTC https://padlet.com/maine207/dbmploeelpuymmbz/wish/2075981800 sriha https://padlet.com/maine207/dbmploeelpuymmbz/wish/2075982682 Coal electricity has grown in Asia by 1000% since 1985]]> 2022-03-03 14:57:01 UTC https://padlet.com/maine207/dbmploeelpuymmbz/wish/2075982682 https://padlet.com/maine207/dbmploeelpuymmbz/wish/2075984663 Is there a specific time or year where we can expect energy poverty to be eradicated?]]> 2022-03-03 14:57:55 UTC https://padlet.com/maine207/dbmploeelpuymmbz/wish/2075984663 https://padlet.com/maine207/dbmploeelpuymmbz/wish/2075985782 Columbia got lucky geography because they have a large water source that can be used for hydro powered energy. ]]> 2022-03-03 14:58:27 UTC https://padlet.com/maine207/dbmploeelpuymmbz/wish/2075985782 lgudzovski https://padlet.com/maine207/dbmploeelpuymmbz/wish/2075988097 There is barely any rainfall, this leaves farmers no choice but to irrigate, or else the plants will all just dry up. In order to get water to thier crops a solar system pump is required to allow this farm to work.]]> 2022-03-03 14:59:31 UTC https://padlet.com/maine207/dbmploeelpuymmbz/wish/2075988097 lgudzovski https://padlet.com/maine207/dbmploeelpuymmbz/wish/2075992042 Is it possible to find a new source of energy? Or have we discoverd all possible sources. ]]> 2022-03-03 15:01:17 UTC https://padlet.com/maine207/dbmploeelpuymmbz/wish/2075992042