Passage Discussion

[ohthatpatrick]

Here's the general Scale and Passage Map for this passage.



PASSAGE MAP

P1: Description of forthcoming energy problem, possible solution of renewable energy, and thesis sentence (19-21).

P2: Brazil example shows unsuccessful implementation because locals were not properly involved.

P3: India example shows successful implementation because locals were properly involved.

[JonghyukJ247]

I don't get why the Brazilian project directors rejected the bids and can be said to have focused on reducing short-term costs.

Is it because local Brazilian companies offered "relatively" high bids but the directors wanted more?