Reference no: EM133481
QUESTION 1
Figure 1 underneath shows the Human Development Index (HDI) and annual per capita energy utilization (in kilo tonnes of oil equivalent per capita) for selected of countries. revise it and answer the subsequent questions.
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Figure 1. HDI and per capita energy consumption (Source: UNDP)
a) How do the corresponding standards for Mauritius compare with that of other countries in Figure 1.
b) Clarify briefly how, according to you, the corresponding values for Mauritius are expected to evolve over the next decade.
c) Give details briefly the peculiar positions occupied by Mozambique and Iceland in Figure 1.
d) With reference to Figure 1, explain in brief what you understand by the term ‘'energy transition''.
e)Converse TWO internal factors and TWO external factors that can influence considerably the energy transition in the case of developing small island states.
f) Converse briefly TWO similarities between Mauritius and Singapore with respect to energy and development (advancement).
g) Declare TWO instances for EACH of the following:
i. the correlation between energy and poverty
ii. the correlation between energy and agriculture
iii. the correlation between energy and biodiversity.
QUESTION 2:
a) Classify Energy Management and explain briefly its E5 dimensions using the example of geothermal energy.
b) Converse how Energy Management can be used as a tool to promote sustainable use of energy and modernization in the textile industry in Mauritius.
QUESTION 3:
a) Describe the notion of flexi-factory in the context of the cane industry in Mauritius.
b) Converse the benefits and drawbacks of the use of E10 in petrol vehicles in Mauritius
QUESTION 4:
a) Point out the sources of energy used for power generation in the Republic of Mauritius. For each point out the related environmentalimpacts and possible mitigation measures.
b) It is proposed to use nuclear power to meet the electricity demand in Mauritius in the future. Do you concur? Give reason for your answer.
QUESTION 5:
a) Solar and wind energy are yet to be exploited on a large scale in Mauritius. Converse fully what should be the salient features of a master-plan if the potential for the latter renewable forms of energy is to be fully tapped in the country by 2030.
b) A beach hotel plans to use implement a sustainable energy project. Examine the possibility of implementing the following: Deep sea water for air-conditioning purposes.
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Energy transition
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