Thursday, February 21, 2008

Bulk Power

Talk about powering industrial plants, the massive electricity guzzler like steel mills, smelters, magnetic levitation trains and all of their kinds, can renewable energy like solar, wind, and waves deliver their needs? Probably not. Bulk, consistent, and continuously available power generating plant, like nuclear plant, is the answer.
Yes, all electricity is alike. The one supplied by solar can equally run the TV sets as electricity generated by a nuclear power plant. The appliances or users do not know what plant generates the electricity, and they don't have to. But we ought to segment the end-users and end-use of electricity so that we can come up with what would be a good mix or composition. Bulk power generated by central power plants for industrial uses and renewable energy for 'soft' users such as office buildings and households.
Not a single energy source can supply total global needs alone, but each can handle specific requirements. That is what balancing the energy mix is all about.

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