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Factors that affect the demand for energy - Coggle Diagram
Factors that affect the demand for energy
Industrial demand
Industries use large amounts of energy.
Iron and steel production requires a lot of energy (to melt, refine, and heat).
Modern manufacturing techniques have increased production and energy use.
Manufactured items are now seen as necessities, not luxuries.
Domestic demand
Appliances have become cheaper and more widely available (TVs, computers, phones).
Many households have more than one device of the same type.
People want to keep up with trends and neighbors (social pressure).
Demand increases when people want out-of-season food (needs greenhouses or air transport → high energy use).
Transport demand
Global production and trade have increased transportation.
Although transport is expensive, it can still be cheaper than local production, even if it uses more energy overall.
More shipping and air freight = more fossil fuel use.
Economic factors
Richer countries use more energy (more money to spend on goods and electricity).
Poorer countries:
Less manufacturing → less energy use.
Fewer goods to transport.
Can’t afford foreign energy supplies.
A large economy (like China) slowing down can reduce global demand for energy (e.g., steel, oil).
Climate
Colder climates require more heating → higher energy demand.
Fewer daylight hours → more use of electric lighting.
Climate change causes extreme weather (very hot or cold), increasing energy use.
Urban areas use more energy for heating, cooling, and air conditioning.