Interesting Facts about Energy and Electricity

The power of lightning.

Did you know that a lightning strike can release nearly one billion joules of energy? That could power a 100 W light bulb for approximately three months. Unfortunately, we still lack an efficient way to capture it.

The scale of solar energy.

In a single hour, the Sun delivers more energy to Earth than humanity uses in an entire year. Efficiently harnessing even a fraction of that resource could transform our energy supply.

Why electricity can outperform petrol.

Only around 35% of the energy contained in petrol reaches a vehicle's wheels; much of the rest is lost as heat. Electric vehicles can use up to 90% of the energy supplied, according to the figures in the publication.

Wasted lighting means wasted money.

Up to 10% of a building's energy may be used to light unoccupied spaces. Motion sensors, timers and intelligent lighting can reduce consumption and costs. Energy efficiency begins with awareness.