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.
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.
So, if I understand this correctly, a country like Sweden would not gain very much as to emission reduction, by building lots of large solar farms?
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.
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.