Gas Museum. Energy – Tordera Library

30/10/2017 – 24/11/2017 – Tordera (Barcelona)

From 10 October to 24 November 2017, Gas Natural Fenosa Foundation Gas Museum is holding an exhibition in the Tordera Library. The exhibition, named “Gas Museum. Energy”, reveals the fundamental role energy plays in the progress of society and is also a reflection on the energy of the future and the tools available to tackle the future ahead in a responsible way.

The advent of public lighting in cities lit up the night and broke the agricultural cycle that had previously prevailed. This saw the birth of a new kind of activity which had been previously unthinkable: cities began offering a host of cultural and entertainment options at night, and work days in factories were extended beyond the hours of natural light. In addition to facilitating public lighting, gas was introduced into homes via modern domestic appliances, known in Spain as “gasodomésticos”, which brought convenience and comfort to the upper classes.

The exhibition also reflects on the future of energy and the tools available to ensure sustainable energy productione. By presenting the different energy alternatives that are available, the exhibition gives visitors the keys to understanding the advantage and drawbacks of all sources of energy to emphasise that there are no magic formulas for solving our energy needs in the future. The coming decades will be marked by security of supply, economic costs and their impact on the environment, as well as mankind’s capacity for technical and social innovation. The coming decades will be marked by security of supply, economic costs and their impact on the environment, as well as mankind’s capacity for technical and social innovation.