Summary

The concept of the Energy Cascade is motivated by the requirement to enhance the life and efficiency of existing energy technology. The link between the Food and Energy Crises is considered. The limitations of present nuclear power motivate the need for a hybrid system, a concept that has been recently proposed elsewhere. This hybrid system can form the base of a cascaded set of power plants, which benefit from mutual synergy, so that efficiency is maximised. Circumvention of the Energy Crisis requires a multi-pronged attack, in which this concept can play a crucial role and maximise societal well-being. i