Problem
Insufficient diversification of urban and industrial energy supply
Other Names:
Over-reliance on single energy sources Nature:
No single energy source can continue to meet all energy needs over a long period, nor are there new sources capable of taking over fully from those which now exist. In addition, increased reliance on certain types of energy resources (for example, coal and nuclear energy) result in environmental problems.
Broader Problems:
Insufficient diversificationEnergy dependence and vulnerabilityLack of integrated energy resource managementInsufficient diversification in energy research Aggravates:
Energy crisis Strategies:
Envisioning future energy scenarios Related UN Sustainable Development Goals:
Problem Type:
E: Emanations of other problems Date of last update
04.10.2020 – 22:48 CEST