But it IS a finite resource. To produce light, you need energy. Even if you use renewables, you can only cover so much area of the planet with solar panels and wind generators. In a world run on electricity that is produced by limited means, we should consider where we want to use each kWh (‘bag of electricity’). Do you really want to render that image? Have that status light on all day? It’s small things, but they do add up.
Youre underestimating either how much electricity we can generate, or how efficient lights are nowadays. Way more energy is going into heating applications.
why they talking about wasting light like its a finite resource?
But it IS a finite resource. To produce light, you need energy. Even if you use renewables, you can only cover so much area of the planet with solar panels and wind generators. In a world run on electricity that is produced by limited means, we should consider where we want to use each kWh (‘bag of electricity’). Do you really want to render that image? Have that status light on all day? It’s small things, but they do add up.
Youre underestimating either how much electricity we can generate, or how efficient lights are nowadays. Way more energy is going into heating applications.