JOURNAL ARTICLE

The 2000-watt challenge.

  • Published In: New Scientist, 2023, v. 257, n. 3425. P. 36 1 of 3

  • Database: Academic Search Ultimate 2 of 3

  • Authored By: Dinneen, James 3 of 3

Abstract

The watt is the unit of power used to describe the rate at which energy flows: 1 watt is equivalent to 1 joule per second. Features Features Cover story THE first tiling I did was turn off the lights. All this means Lovins maintains a high standard of living while his home generates enough power to charge his electric vehicles and export some electricity to the grid. For now, inefficient buildings and infrastructure make it very difficult to consume at a rate of 2000 watts and maintain a high standard of living in the US without making a major investment in energy efficiency - and it isn't much easier elsewhere. [Extracted from the article]

Additional Information

  • Source:New Scientist. 2023/02, Vol. 257, Issue 3425, p36
  • Document Type:Question & Answer
  • Subject Area:Science
  • Publication Date:2023
  • ISSN:0262-4079
  • DOI:10.1016/s0262-4079(23)00264-6
  • Accession Number:161754390
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