In a previous article we have seen that the best way to satisfy the electric mobility needs is a combination of a widespread of low power (3,7 kW) charging poles, light electric cars equipped with battery no larger than 40 kWh, and distributed automated battery exchangers capable of replacing batteries in 59 seconds. So, there…
Nowadays, the energy transition is said to be a core concern. According to the thinking mainstream, all our energy needs should be electrified. While this very hard statement is understandable, taking into account that electricity could be made 100% renewable, the practical use and production of energy require a deeper insight. Let us have a…
In Belgium, residential heating needs are, on the average, of 15 to 18 MWh/y, while the electricity needs (excluding any heating) are rather of 2,5 to 4 MWh/y, on the average. This means that the heating needs are roughly 5-6 times the electricity ones. The heating needs are mainly driven by the thermal insulation of…