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Passage Discussion
VIEWSTAMP Analysis:
The primary Viewpoint presented here is the author's.
The Structure of the passage is as follows:
Paragraph One: The first paragraph tells us that the demand for electricity has grown, but that using fossil fuels to generate that electricity could be damaging to people and the environment. The author presents renewable resources as a potential alternative, but warns that renewable resources are not always easy to implement long-term.
Paragraph Two: The second paragraph offers the example of rural Brazil, which lacks electric infrastructure. Although a U.S. energy agency installed solar electrical systems in Brazil, they failed to stimulate local Brazilian production of solar panels. Therefore, the project became too expensive, and the movement towards a sustainable electricity system was stalled.
Paragraph Three: The third paragraph gives us a more positive example from India. A Danish company helped local Indian manufacturers to build and maintain wind turbines, which was profitable. The author tells us that the Danish agency, unlike the U.S. agency, recognized the importance of local involvement in renewable energy projects, and set the project up for success.
The author’s Tone is positive towards the concept of renewable energy; the author has thoughts about the best way that countries can help other countries implement renewable energy, but keeps the language fairly neutral and measured.
The Main Point of this passage can be found by analyzing the last paragraph: as energy demand rises, renewable energy is a good goal to work towards, but requires participation at the local level.
VIEWSTAMP Analysis:
The primary Viewpoint presented here is the author's.
The Structure of the passage is as follows:
Paragraph One: The first paragraph tells us that the demand for electricity has grown, but that using fossil fuels to generate that electricity could be damaging to people and the environment. The author presents renewable resources as a potential alternative, but warns that renewable resources are not always easy to implement long-term.
Paragraph Two: The second paragraph offers the example of rural Brazil, which lacks electric infrastructure. Although a U.S. energy agency installed solar electrical systems in Brazil, they failed to stimulate local Brazilian production of solar panels. Therefore, the project became too expensive, and the movement towards a sustainable electricity system was stalled.
Paragraph Three: The third paragraph gives us a more positive example from India. A Danish company helped local Indian manufacturers to build and maintain wind turbines, which was profitable. The author tells us that the Danish agency, unlike the U.S. agency, recognized the importance of local involvement in renewable energy projects, and set the project up for success.
The author’s Tone is positive towards the concept of renewable energy; the author has thoughts about the best way that countries can help other countries implement renewable energy, but keeps the language fairly neutral and measured.
The Main Point of this passage can be found by analyzing the last paragraph: as energy demand rises, renewable energy is a good goal to work towards, but requires participation at the local level.