If someone were to approach you and ask, “what is the future of electricity?” I’m sure several thoughts would pass through your mind regarding society and our ability to adapt to certain changes. Before you become overwhelmed with fear and uncertainty, let’s take a look at a few ideas relating to the future of electricity and where things are heading:
Electricity will eventually become wireless
According to experts in the energy industry don’t be surprised if the future of electricity holds no wires – not even in your home. In 2007 a team at MIT (Massachusetts Institute of Technology) conducted a long awaited, and much anticipated experiment with wireless electricity – and they were victorious! With the continuing success in the studying and development of wireless electricity, this concept no longer appears to be far-fetched and don’t be surprised if the future holds a world full of homes and appliances that are “wireless” in nature – charging themselves off the air perhaps?
Consumers will be in control
It is said that the future of electricity will see a marketplace that is controlled by the consumers, rather than the utility companies – having complete control over how and when the electricity reaches your home. It’s become standard that when you leave your house for the day, or even for a vacation, electrical power is still fed to your home. Well it seems we are leaning towards a future where consumers will be able to “shut-off” their home when desired – disconnecting it from the grid and allowing that power to be fed back into the supply lines. Experts have not stated as to when this system will take effect, whether it be 10 years or 50, but regardless one can hope that a future with consumer controlled electricity distribution is a better future indeed.
Clean electrical energy with no outages
Are you aware that the unused portions of electricity production emit massive amounts of carbon dioxide into the air and atmosphere? Well it’s true. Having a future with green and clean electricity is very likely. By utilizing renewable energy sources we will not only create a more sustainable method of power, but help save the environment at the same time. Currently, a huge chunk of our electricity is produced by consuming fuels that are walking down the path of extinction – it’s time to eliminate fuel consumption and promote a future where electricity is green with minimal impact to this beautiful planet of ours.
It’s becoming more common to hear of power outages, especially if you live in a region that receives a moderate amount of precipitation – in the form of rain and snow storms. Wouldn’t it be nice to look forward to a future where power outages are obsolete? Well this seems to be where technological advancements are taking us. As long as our communities continue to grow on a global level, so does our dependency on a reliable supply of constant power. Alternative energy solutions will enable us to live in a world free of power interruptions – and benefit from an infinite source of clean energy.
Everything will be electric
If you’ve spent any time in Japan you will know that our future holds a world full of electrical gadgets, and the conversion of common items into electrical articles. Electric shoes? What about combs or glasses? I know it may seem like a shot in the dark, but when you really think about it everything eventually incorporates the use of electrical power. Take a look at the toothbrush for example, for so many decades with was non-powered and then some one thought it would be efficient to add power and create vibrations – increasing the overall effectiveness of it’s original design. Get my drift?
