Abstract
From an energy viewpoint climate is a liability and a resource. Energy is expended to offset cold, heat, snow, humidity and other attributes of climate. Space heating is the dominant demand accounting for probably, one third of the energy used in industrialized regions. Variations in this demand and societal change have found many energy systems wanting in recent years. The use of conventional fuels for space-heating can be significantly reduced by modern technology and using natural energy flows. The substantial energy-related costs of anomalous climate on agriculture, transportation and other sectors of activity can also be reduced by enhanced design and operational efficiencies. The potential of renewable energy exceeds Mankinds needs, but the sources are diffuse and variable. They are generally most abundant in the Tropics and Subtropics, decreasing poleward. Their variability necessitates storage or back-up energy sources for their systematic use. In some instances the supply from different renewable energy sources varies in a complementary manner that may be exploited to achieve stability of supply. The mounting cost of conventional fuels, the desire for energy independence, and the need for environmental integrity are persuasive arguments for their use.
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McKay, G.A., Allsopp, T. (1980). The Role of Climate in Affecting Energy Demand/Supply. In: Bach, W., Pankrath, J., Williams, J. (eds) Interactions of Energy and Climate. Springer, Dordrecht. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-94-009-9111-8_3
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