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to the problem of
sustainable energy for
the An Minh district.
Amish Suchak
The problem
The main source of power in Mekong Delta region and Kein
Giang Province is electricity from power stations, and the nearest
one which powers the grid is located in Ca Mau (south). The
power plant is powered by petroleum. City prices for
electricity are about 100,000 VD per poor household and prices
range from 3000-5000 per kWh.
Sustainable/Renewable
energy
Protection of the environment.
Protection of the people.
Prevents the depletion of natural resources .
Importance
10
10
Criteri
aB
(10)
Criteri
a C (8)
Criteri
a D (6)
Criteri
a E (6)
Total
Marks
Solar
29
Wind
27
Bioga
s
36
Hydro -
29
Electric
The design
Hotspots
Initial costs
Equipment
Cost
80,000$
150,000$
45,000$
Yearly costs
Equipment
8650$
15,000$
27,300$
Cost/revenue graph
1800000
1600000
1400000
1200000
1000000
Amount in US$
Revenue
800000
Cost
600000
400000
200000
0
Year 1
Year 2
Year 3
Time (years)
Year 4
Year 5
Additional uses
Waste management and sanitization.
Methane gas.
Fertilizer.
Heat.
Social considerations
Conservative society.
Ethics.
Possible solutions
Awareness of the dangers of using a non-
Image sources
Image 1 :
http://www.guardian.co.uk/commentisfree/2010/feb/24/e
missions-standard-energy-bill-tim-yeo
Image 2 :
http://www.solarroadways.com/images/climate/Power_pl
ant_pollution.jpg
Image 3 :
http://www.hainaultforest.co.uk/Leaf%20beech.JPG
Image 4 :
http://www.evwind.es/wp-content/uploads/2012/08/esola
r-concentrated-solar-power-plant.jpg
Image 5 :
http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-1lPZF5k15Og/T4qdeO0K2eI
/AAAAAAAAAfw/hFKvYeemcpA/s1600/wind-farm.jpg
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