Fossil Fuels Are the Answer to Asia’s Hot Summers
Fossil fuels, often blamed for causing Asia’s hot summers due to global warming, are helping people survive the sweltering heat!
Yes, coal-fired power plants, despite their caricature of evil by know-nothing journalists, continue to play a crucial role in ensuring energy.
In the densely populated metropolitan areas of Asia, air conditioners and ceiling fans powered by fossil fuels are essential for the well-being of millions in the summer heat. The presumption of the net zero crowd that these appliances can be powered by wind turbines and solar panels is as much a fantasy as the notion that burning coal will “boil” the planet.
Summer Cooling and Power Supply in India
In Southeast Asia, summer is characterized by high temperatures and elevated humidity. This season corresponds with a significant rise in the need for electricity, primarily because of the urgent requirement for cooling systems.
I hail from India, a country where summer can pose serious problems in the congested pockets of big cities. Coal, along with natural gas, met most of the summer power demand spikes in India, a country where more and more people are now purchasing air conditioning units.
Top manufacturers such as Daikin, Panasonic, LG Electronics, Blue Star, Godrej Appliances and Lloyd anticipate sales growth of up to 25 percent for the current year. Around 11.5 million units are expected to be sold this year. The primary reason for these unprecedented numbers is the increased purchasing power of people climbing up the economic ladder.
In many Asian countries, poorly planned urban infrastructure that provides for no air-vents or windows and densely packs buildings together exacerbates the urban heat island effect for city dwellers.
India experienced a substantial surge in coal-fired electricity generation during the first quarter of 2024, reaching an unprecedented level 9 percent higher than that of a year ago. This increase was primarily driven by the rising demand for electricity in response to scorching weather.
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