And energy consumption

The need to increase production of industrialized societies has even increased consumer goods and the creation of a mechanism which establishes an equivalence between comfort and consumption. This has led in recent decades a consumerist greed, where consumption is an end in itself. The accumulation of goods, supplies or not, waste as a sign of purchasing power and social distinction, the spending requirement of perishable items, are consequences of the support mechanism that the economic system in developed societies has been established to maintain the productive capacity growing behind it.

Thus, energy demand has not only had to grow in the industry but also consumers of manufactured goods, mainly because these require energy to fulfill its purpose. To meet this demand not only goods, but demand for new levels of comfort, there is a need for more generation and energy supply. Thus, it has become necessary to provide large energy generators of surplus in the event of power to meet demand that may be required.

The welfare state has created a "state spending and energy dependence." No wonder then, that one of the most important parameters to classify the degree of development of a country, whether energy expenditure per capita.

In response, renewable energies take on a role, both necessary and urgent in its application and dissemination of its use.

Source: Environmental Resource Center Lapurriketa