My 2020 Kuwaiti vision July 4, 2009
Posted by jewaira in Kuwait, Life, Lifestyle, Opinion.trackback
My 2020 Kuwaiti vision (incomplete version):
1) Houses that can be completely submerged underground in the event of adverse weather conditions such as sandstorms or simply horrid dusty weather
2) A complete changeover to solar energy by the domestic sector
3) All residences and businesses must have covered and protected parking to minimize exposure of our cars to the elements. (preferably subterranean)
4) Every citizen and resident in Kuwait must plant a tree on their birthday no matter what their background. It is a simple gesture of thanks to our environment in this tax free country. If they cannot plant a tree in their residence (because they live in a flat) they can commission those responsible to plant one in a public area.
5) Every residential area has its own recycling centre to dispose of unwanted items and to sort rubbish
6) Every residential area has a compost dumping centre for biodegradable waster
7) Every residential area has a waster water recycling centre where water is purified and recycled for further use
8 ) Enable more people to work from home where possible to reduce traffic and increase efficiency. People receive salaries and promotions on work done.
9) Increase the utilization of robotics in cleaning and maintenance jobs. One operational person can do the work of 10 to 15 people.
by 2020 when the oil runs out, only the original kuwaitis will stay, the rest will all leave to wherever they came from, then we will have a lot of empty buildings to visit just like museums.
sounds like poetry Don Veto
You need a subway!!
a reliable subway is not a bad idea
I’m in favor of #4.
Not too sure about the recycling.. manikhilg.
Recycling is a drag especially if you are not used to it
I was reading about waste treatment and especially biodegradable waste just 5 minutes ago. You can add energy from waste to the list. And yes we must start utilising solar energy in Kuwait. But we need to do more research in the area and see what solar technology is most suitable.
Am sure with the amount of waste produced in Kuwait, it could probably be turned into some viable form of energy.
I wonder if investing in solar energy is being studied by KISR or if alternative energy sources are being considered for the long range plan?
Only a few days ago, we heard warnings of possible power outages in Kuwait due to high consumption:
Increased power load at peak times, reason for outage in Kuwait — official
Electricity & Water 6/7/2009 5:29:00 PM
KUWAIT, June 7 (KUNA) — Minister of Electricity and Water Dr. Bader Al-Shuraiaan said on Sunday that heavy power consumption during the peak time, the noon, is a main reason for power outages.
During high temperature hours which are at noon daily, the power consumption soars, Al-Shuraiaan said in a press release.
Emergency teams work round the clock to minimize blackouts, he said, urging all citizens and residents to contribute in conserving power consumption.
YET
Kuwait gives generously to build solar power stations in other countries:
Kuwaiti company establishes Syria solar power plant
Published Date: November 09, 2008
KUWAIT: The Al-Mishkat Real Estate Group on Saturday unveiled a $74-billion project that involves establishing a solar power plant in Syria.
The plant is to be be built on a 7,700-squaremeter-space after all the necessary government and private permits in Syria have been obtained, Board Chairman of the Kuwait-based group Hussein Hamza told reporters.
The plant would be the biggest alternative energy production source in Syria, said Hamza, forecasting that the project will be completed by the end of 2009.
He noted that investments in Syria, especially Kuwaiti ones, are extremely profitable according to the reports and studies issued by the Syrian industry ministry.
One report by the ministry, said Hamza, shed light on industrial investment in Syria between 1958 and 2007. The report noted that the number of certified industrial facilities in the country had reached 125,022 by last year, with a total capital of $4.3 billion. These facilities have created over 426,615 job opportunities, he added. – KUNA
it is being studied in KISR indeed but we (they
) need time to implement demonstrative or pilot projects to study its feasibility. There was a solar energy program at KISR towards the end of the 70s and early 80s but it was halted due to the high cost and the fact that we have an abundance of oil. Talk about lack of vision.
I myself intrested in energy-from-waste, which was the topic of my masters project, which was done using Kuwait as an example.
that’s very interesting Traveleer about the energy from waste and I hope you will be able to contribute to some sort of plan that will put your ideas in place.
with regards to feasibility, Kuwait has an abundance of 3 vital sources: petroleum, sunshine, and money (am sure we have more sunny days than Syria)
We need Kuwaitis with clear vision.
A very interesting site about solar and renewable energy
http://www.oursolarenergy.net/index.php
Our Solar Energy
موقع طاقتنا الشمسية والطاقات المتجددة
You can build flat city’s under huge “flat” geodesics (Buckminster Fuller)
The frame have solarplates for electricity that can be used for fresh air blowers under the geodesic.
Other parts will have protecting sunglass plates that make a nice and pleasant atmosphere.
Tansparant glassparts can heat up (Gulf) watertanks (the salt will remain) for daily use, and clean the geodetic outside… and so on and so on… you have to work out the details, everybody will be happy…
wonderful ideas Fons!
I love the tree planting idea. I wonder if you can get someone to sponsor the idea.
What a green country it would be
Love your ideas, especially the planting one. Not sure about the building sinking though. The view won’t be much different from those dusty winds :p