India is one of the fastest growing countries in the world. Not only is India’s population growing but its economy and technology is evolving as well. As with any growing country, its demand for energy also increases. India obtains most of its energy through burning fossil fuels. According to S.C. Bhattacharya and Chinmoy Jana, authors of the article, Renewable energy in India: Historical developments and prospects, in 2004 - 2005 India obtained its energy as follows; 55% coal, 29.9% oil, 8.5% natural gas, 5.6% hydroelectric, 1% nuclear, and less than 1% through wind power. Also because of its high dependency on coal, India imported 72% of its oil consumption. The breakdown of how India obtains its electricity is not acceptable given that India has amongst the most wind farms in the world. The lack of wind energy penetrating the grid due to India’s energy policies, wind technology, and grid efficiency is not acceptable.
India being one of the countries with the most installed wind farms has some of the largest wind turbine manufactures with offices in its country. Not only do these large wind turbine manufactures contribute to India’s wind turbine market, it is convenient for India to have wind turbine technology tailored to its countries needs and characteristics. The wind assessment that was done in India was not extensive enough to provide the most efficient design for the countries need. The assessment consisted of testing wind turbines at a fixed height of 50m above the ground, which is not suitable for all parts of the country. Also areas with lower wind speeds may require larger wind turbines to allow the wind power to spin the turbine blades compared to areas that have higher wind speeds. One of the controversial topics ...
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... Historical developments and prospects, describe how India has been unsuccessful in dispersing improved cooking stoves while in China about 75% of rural households had access to improved cooking stoves. S.C. Bhattacharya and Chinmoy Jana suggest that it could be the lack of India’s bold and innovative approach to why they are not as successful in implementing programs as in other countries such as China.
India has the opportunity to take advantage of many renewable sources of energy but may lack to do so because of its governments jurisdiction. Its energy policies have been improving but still lack persuasion for the renewable energy market to expand. India has access to technology that maybe tailored to its specific needs and grid remedies. If the grid cannot be updated or expanded, a solution would be to use stand-alone renewable energy sources for rural areas.
Steve Pinker’s The Blank Slate evaluates what many consider to be common knowledge of human nature and proves it wrong. Two arguments of the framework of reality and the influence of behavioral genetics yield the most convincing argument that I found changed how I view myself and how my world view was developed. Pinker initially discusses the construction of reality in the context of how the post-modern movement has evaluated the world. The common misconceptions associated with reality, he argues
beautiful sights and sounds”(100-101). Through life though, one is able to decide what path to take; continue to be evil or become a better person. In a Ted Talk, Stephen Pinker discussed ‘Human Nature and the Blank Slate.’ Pinker made several strong reasons why one should doubt “Blank Slate”: one being children and another being people being born with certain instincts. Pinker claimed that children were born innocently evil; as the kid grows older the parents teach him/her what is right and what
1. What is the idea of the “blank slate”? The Blank Slate is based on the idea that the human mind is a blank slate, and that all of it’s structure, everything in the brain comes from socialization, culture, parenting, and experience. Pinker argues that the mind is not a blank slate. That we are born with innate traits. 2. What are some of the reasons to doubt that our minds are “blank slates”? In the TED talk Pinker presented three reasons: 1) Common sense, 2) Human universals, and 3) Genetics
John Locke an english philosopher believed that a Child is a “Blank Slate” that is formed only through experience. I agree with this statement, others like me can be considered new to this world and all that it has to teach but through experience we learn more and more each day. although I agree with Locke’s argument I believe that not only children are “Blank Slates”, i believe that every human on this earth are considered “ Blank Slates” no matter the age or how smart one is. I believe this due to
In the eight chapter of the Blank Slate, Pinker unveils the three misconceptions individuals tend to relate with evolutionary theory: Eugenics, Social Darwinism, and Prejudice; and how it impacts society from adolescents into adulthood. Eugenics references species biological differences can create discontent and may force individuals to enhance society via biological methods. Social Darwinism addresses how groups might differ based on socioeconomic status, achieved status, wealth is a result of natural
that we are a blank slate, that human beings are naturally good, and that human development is continuous, not only are my opinions reinforced by the material studied but I’ve also come to accepting the opposing side of that we are not just blank slates but that genetics play an important role in our development and our development is not just continuous with are faced with moments of twist and turn that makes our development discontinuous. I was hell bent on how much of a blank slate we are, that
Throughout the centuries three main theories came about to describe child development: original sin, innate goodness and blank slate, with other theories having their roots within these three. Depending on the ideas of Psychologist Old has on child development, his advice to Teacher New would vary between many theories. One of the aforementioned theories is the Blank Slate, or Empiricism theory which was coined by John Locke in the 17th century. This theory suggests that at birth a child is "entirely
In Mary Shelley's Frankenstein, Shelley explores John Locke's theory of being born as a blank slate by introducing a character who is born with a blank slate. When the creature is brought to life, the creature is immediately called a “wretch” (Shelley 68) and is left alone to fend for himself. The creature is like a child with no parents without any idea what to do. In John Locke’s blank slate theory or, tabulae rasa, knowledge and moral sense arise solely from experience. He therefore placed enormous
A dream home is never complete without an attractive roof that matches its exterior and interior décor. Many homeowners like customized roofs as they offer a personal taste of shade or design. Residential roofing is an integral part of every home since it protects all the items inside and maintains the value of your home. However, roofing should be carried by professionals considering that correct roofing is a huge investment. The following is a close at considerations when installing or replacing
Braille has helped shape today's education by helping blind people to be able to read and learn. Created by Louis Braille, who was blinded at a young age, and with help from his father, he created a system that would help many of people with a disability be able to learn like everyone else. It is still used to this day, and has been 'translated' into different languages for different nations. It is such an important invention, and without it being created, blind people would not be able to experience
The Root of All Evil When a man 's downfall is caused by a lack of knowledge of the truth, his actions are often justified by phrases such as, "He didn 't know" or "If he had known the truth, then maybe…" But what happens when a man has complete knowledge of the truth and continues to make the same mistakes as someone whose ignorance is what causes them to fall into temptation. The actions of such a man cannot be justified by lack of knowledge, so what exactly is the cause of their mistakes? While
At age 11, were you equipped enough to invent a code that would be used worldwide and impact people's lives? What about being blind at the same time? Well, this is exactly what Louis Braille did 197 years ago. Louis Braille was devoted to create a way for the blind to have access to reading and writing just as everyone else would. Louis Braille is an Image of Greatness because he designed a coding system based on patterns where the blind could read through touch. Louis Braille was born on January
The History of Braille When Braille was invented, it changed the lives of the blind all over the world. Before Braille, there was almost no way for blind people to be able to read by themselves. Braille’s history and how it came to be is quite the story. It all started with one boy, who wasn’t afraid to conquer hardships, and who wanted to change the world, for blind people. His name was Louis Braille. Before we talk about the history of Braille, you need to know what Braille is exactly
others. The precise images, such as the depiction of the mending-time ritual and the dynamic description of his "old-stone savage armed" neighbor, serve to enhance our enjoyment as well as our understanding of the poem (40). The poem is written in blank verse (iambic pentameter); the form that most closely resembles everyday English. Frost deliberately employs this direct, conversational, and easy to understand style of meter which appears simple on the surface. Although symbolism is used throughout
shows that she is an equal to Macbeth in their relationship because it says that Macbeth might be “ignorant of what greatness is promised thee.” and immediate establishes their relationship. The blank verse, which has no rhythm or rhyme, also shows that she has control over her language. In this blank verse she says that Macbeth “wouldst wrongly win” which is saying that he is unable of completing the deed because he is too good to follow it through. This suggests that she is critical of Macbeth