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Once again, a very informative article pointing out the complexities of making broad policy prescriptions. "The intermittent nature of solar power generation introduces a complexity that renders averaging potentially misleading." The average person has one testicle and one boob, something you don't see very often. The comment from Mr. Krüger made me think of transmission lines. Does the widespread use of small solar projects take money from the transmission grid for maintenance?

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Sep 17, 2023·edited Sep 17, 2023Liked by Julien Jomaux

the challenge for SA is that our largest potential is in the Karoo dessert, and the transmission lines haven't been build yet. That cost has to be compared to just upgraded the coal stations to HELE or building new nuclear where the infrastructure already exists.

Both approaches can work, but it all comes down to economics.

Cost in the developing world is a real consideration, and sticking with coal should not be discarded as a solution.

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Yeap, indeed, in countries like SA (large country), transmission is even more critical.

And I agree with you that coal should not be disregarded per se, as the current situation in SA regarding power outages is dramatic for the population.

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