What are the main sectors where energy is used?
Residential/commercial, Industry, Electricity generation, Transportation
Which country uses nuclear energy as highest energy source as a percentage?
France
Why do LICs use a large amount of biomass in their energy mix?
Because wood can often be used as firewood because it is very cheap and accessible
Why may relying on fossil fuels for energy be an issue for a country?
• If resource peak reached, economic inflation could occur as prices for the resource increase.
• Fossil fuels are non-renewable and contribute to climate change.
• Could lead to over dependence on another country
What factors could affect the energy mix of a country?
Tectonic setting, climate, technological and economic development, geopolitics, global energy market