SA's best hope to escape load-shedding

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SA's best hope to escape load-shedding
South Africa is perfectly positioned to benefit from a shift to solar-generated electricity as it has the best solar resources in the world, bar the Sahara Desert. [Daily Investor]
 
blowdart18 said:
Tshwane as an example is still prohibitive in their SSEG registration, the process seems convoluted and tedious, not to mention the rebate on offer, think its 11 cents to the Kwh.
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Yea ift hey wanted to solve the problem and impact on businesses , they would buy at the rate they pay eskom

that way all fence sitters , that can afford solar will adopt it as the roi just makes good economic sense

Getting enough solar owners incentivised to push to grid

To end loadshedding

Loadshedding ,the thing all politicians talk about solving and yet do as much as they can to keep it alive
 
We need an overseas nuclear specialist company to come build and manage a few nuclear power stations

And then pair it with some mining equipment to run it at full tilt

And then at peak times just switch off the miners to meet peak demand

And then of peak switch them on again to be able to keep the plant running at high output

ie you can't ramp up and down just or peak

Edit: we don't pay them to build it , we just sign a guaranteed purchase agreement
 
leon.davibe said:
We need an overseas nuclear specialist company to come build and manage a few nuclear power stations

And then pair it with some mining equipment to run it at full tilt

And then at peak times just switch off the miners to meet peak demand

And then of peak switch them on again to be able to keep the plant running at high output

ie you can't ramp up and down just or peak

Edit: we don't pay them to build it , we just sign a guaranteed purchase agreement
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I agree, however, the fat fscks in charge will have their dirty hands all over this and it too will fail.
 
South Africa is a country that faces significant challenges in meeting its energy needs. The country has experienced frequent power outages in recent years due to the ageing infrastructure of its state-owned power utility, Eskom. Portable nuclear generation could be a solution to these challenges. It is a small modular reactor technology that is designed to be easily transportable, making it an ideal solution for remote or rural areas where traditional power sources are not feasible.

Portable nuclear generation is also an attractive option for South Africa due to its low-carbon emissions. As a signatory to the Paris Agreement, the country has committed to reducing its carbon emissions and transitioning to a cleaner energy mix. Portable nuclear generation can help South Africa achieve this goal, as it emits fewer greenhouse gases than traditional fossil fuel power sources. This technology can provide a reliable and sustainable source of energy that can help South Africa meet its energy needs while also reducing its carbon footprint.

Finally, portable nuclear generation can also provide a boost to the South African economy. The development and deployment of this technology would create jobs and generate revenue for local communities. The technology could also help attract foreign investment in the country's energy sector, which would further stimulate economic growth. Overall, portable nuclear generation has the potential to be a valuable asset for South Africa, providing a reliable and sustainable source of energy while also helping to address the country's economic and environmental challenges.
 
Bradley Prior said:
SA's best hope to escape load-shedding
South Africa is perfectly positioned to benefit from a shift to solar-generated electricity as it has the best solar resources in the world, bar the Sahara Desert. [Daily Investor]
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Nuclear energy is a reliable and consistent source of power that can produce large amounts of electricity with minimal carbon emissions. In contrast, portable solar panels are limited by their dependence on sunlight, which can be unpredictable and subject to weather conditions. Solar panels are also less efficient than nuclear power plants, as they convert only a small percentage of sunlight into electricity. This means that larger areas of solar panels are required to produce the same amount of electricity as a nuclear power plant.

Nuclear energy is also more cost-effective than portable solar panels. While the initial cost of building a nuclear power plant is high, the cost of producing electricity from nuclear energy is relatively low. In comparison, portable solar panels are expensive to produce and maintain, and their efficiency decreases over time. In addition, solar panels require a significant amount of space, which can be expensive to acquire and maintain.

Finally, nuclear energy is a more scalable solution than portable solar panels. Nuclear power plants can produce large amounts of electricity to meet the energy needs of entire cities or regions. Portable solar panels, on the other hand, are typically used to power small devices or provide energy to off-grid locations. Scaling up portable solar panels to meet the energy needs of entire cities or regions would require an enormous amount of space and resources.

In conclusion, while portable solar panels have their benefits, nuclear energy is a more reliable, cost-effective, and scalable solution for meeting the energy needs of large populations.
 
bwana said:
Happy to discuss this with you after the winter solstice.
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The winter isn't this horrible thing, sure you get less even with best angle

And that is precisely why the angle matters

You can tilt the angle to be optimum for winter and sacrifice summer output
To have a more even production throughout the year

Or if building a new home at least find the optimum angle for your area and make the roof angle that

As most just go with roof angle optimum or not
 
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