If everyone was invested in using less, consuming less, then the world would be in a better way I think. But people just want more more more...An insatiable appetite for the latest thing, as if that will validate or make relevant the person.
It's a shame such a beautiful country as yours has declined financially...I don't know all of the reasons of course because I am not there, but greed is one thing that's to blame. Also, that loop of issues, you mention which I just commented to someone else about. Without the infrastructure (maintained) then it's never going to work well, and for that there must be income that doesn't get misappropriated. Sad that it happens there, and also in other places.
Point in case, solar arrays, wind and hydro power as you mention...Here there's some strong investment in those areas but in your location...I guess none.
It's amazing how different your situation is to here in Australia, a fairly affluent country, but I like that you're actively working to mitigate cost, power usage and damage to the environment. I'd like to see more Australian's do it, but most probably don't care enough; living in the land of plenty can have that effect.
It's impossible to draw parallels between our two situations or between a country like Australia and third world countries...but we can all do something to make a difference I think.
Thanks for your great response and your thoughts, I have come to expect such intelligent responses from you, and I appreciate it.