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GEOL10040 Lecture 8: Global Energy Landscape
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GEOL10040 Lecture 8: Global Energy Landscape

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What is the main focus of Lectures 8-13 in the GEOL10040 course?

  • The ENERGY Challenge (correct)
  • The Environmental Challenge
  • The Global Water Crisis
  • The Food Challenge
  • What is the primary factor driving the projected growth in global population from 7 billion to over 9 billion by 2050?

  • Growth in emerging economies, led by China and India (correct)
  • Advancements in renewable energy technologies
  • Rapid urbanization in emerging economies
  • Increasing life expectancy in developed countries
  • What is the main purpose of the International Energy Agency's World Energy Outlook Report?

  • To analyze the impact of climate change on global energy use
  • To predict the global energy demand for the next decade
  • To present three different scenarios reflecting current real-world conditions and starting points (correct)
  • To evaluate the effectiveness of current energy policies
  • According to the United Nation's Human Development Index, what is the direct link between?

    <p>Energy demand and standard of living</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary goal of rapid improvements in energy intensity, as recommended by the International Energy Agency?

    <p>To reduce the global energy demand</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the estimated number of countries in the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD)?

    <p>34 developed countries</p> Signup and view all the answers

    According to the APS Scenario, when is global fossil fuel consumption set to peak?

    <p>2030</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What percentage of new cars sold globally are electric vehicles (EVs)?

    <p>One in 5</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the forecasted trend for natural gas demand?

    <p>Will plateau soon</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the current global R/P ratio for oil?

    <p>&gt; 50 years</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the current global primary energy consumption mix dominated by?

    <p>Fossil Fuels</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the significance of the STEPS scenario?

    <p>Represents current energy policies</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What has been the trend in the Carbon Intensity of electricity in Ireland since 2002?

    <p>It has more than halved</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary reason for the increase in carbon intensity of electricity generation in Ireland in 2021?

    <p>Poor wind year</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a major obstacle to reducing carbon emissions in the transport sector in Ireland?

    <p>Stubbornly high carbon intensity</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a potential risk of relying on Carbon Capture and Storage (CCS) as a solution to environmental problems?

    <p>Moral hazard of 'lock-in' to fossil fuels</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is one way to reduce energy consumption, as mentioned in the text?

    <p>Cycling instead of driving</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the general trend in transport emissions in Ireland, as shown in the diagrams?

    <p>They have increased slightly</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main driver of the increasing global energy demand?

    <p>Increasing global population and rising prosperity in developing economies</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a significant feature of the energy demand from data centres in Ireland?

    <p>Relatively flat demand profile through the day</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the projected impact of data centres on Ireland's energy consumption in the next few years?

    <p>They will account for one third of Ireland's energy consumption</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main goal of the energy transition?

    <p>To accelerate the decarbonisation of the fuel mix</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the current situation regarding Ireland's energy sources?

    <p>Over 86% of Ireland's energy comes from fossil fuel sources</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a key trend emerging in the energy transition?

    <p>Rapid expansion in renewables</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What percentage of global resources does OPEC hold?

    <p>70%</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which fossil fuel has the highest R/P ratio?

    <p>Coal</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which region has the highest concentration of natural gas reserves?

    <p>Middle East and CIS</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What percentage of total energy supplies globally is projected to come from oil, gas, and coal in 2040?

    <p>&gt;75%</p> Signup and view all the answers

    By how much are the costs of onshore wind and utility-scale solar PV expected to fall over the next 20 years?

    <p>25% and 40%</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which energy source is growing the fastest?

    <p>Renewable Energy</p> Signup and view all the answers

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