Natural Resource Management

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Introduction
St. Evans republic gained independence in 2018. The current leadership is setting up
sustainable infrastructure that will help the country start as a green county and with a minimum
foot carbon footprint. The country has a population of 3 million people, about half 2 million
people live in the urban area. There are two major cities in the country with a total area of
200km2. The main economic activities of the county are the manufacturing of electronic
commodities. The country is also a big producer of dairy products and wine. The current energy
need of the country stands at 2.3 GW. Given that, the country is well endured with natural
resources 57% of the power will come from hydropower plants, 20 percent geothermal while
solar, wind and biomass will contribute to the rest.
Hydropower
Hydropower is energy gotten by converting mechanical energy in moving /falling water
to electricity The county has one of the largest river network and waterfall. In the initial survey
and feasibility study, we establish that two mega dams can constructed . These dams will cover
about 5% of the land. In the same case, min hydropower plants will be established to serve the
needs of the rural areas, which are far from the grid. Mega dams will contribute to about 1 GW
while the mine hydro plants will contribute to 0.1 GW. To produce hydro energy dams will be
constructed and fitted with motors that will convert mechanical energy to electric power. Due to
its reliability and magnitude, hydropower will be used in the industries and public places such as
hospitals and schools.
Geothermal
Geothermal is a natural resource that from underground water coming into contact with
ground heat e.g. magma in the inner core. The country lies on a seismic active zone, it has
several hot springs and a high potential of geothermal production. The country has a potential of
2000mw of geothermal power. The power has been identified as green and a very effective
power source option. Given its renewability, the country is set to tap from the vast resources.
Steam wells will be used to harness steam from the ground. The steam will be used to run steam
turbines which are connected to generators. Steam from geothermal power will be used for house
heating during cold seasons. At the same time, it will be used in the industrial processes to