And the total cost per week of the capital expenditure? Then add the interest being paid for that capital, together with the interest lost on your investments that helped to pay for the installation.
Glad you're not my accountant!!
The last time I heard a statement at a seminar on power, the same statement was made. Unfortunately for the speaker, I challenged his figures. First of all, the costs usually quoted are not South African - his figures were from the UK!
Secondly, I knew one of the nuclear energy consultants...
Most people think that a change of government will make things better - not so!
The country, provinces, metros, and minor municipalities are all staffed by officials who do the running/ruining of the country. Until you have an efficient and honest civil service things will not get better.
I have a smart finger - it can be used during load shedding, water restrictions, 24/7 never needs batteries or recharging, never breaks down, but I have another 9 on full-time stand by, doesn't cost a cent, and can be used for sending multi-lingual rude messages.
Lies, damn lies, and statistics! The comparisons are irrelevant when based purely on Rand values. The actual value in terms of the currency of that country will give you a totally different figure that is also meaningless. You have to work out what the cost is compared to the the average...