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Effective Utilization of Solar Power in the electricity industry during summer.

Henry Obia

During summer where there is reasonable amount of sunlight considering the longer day phenomenon.

  • Can we say that electricity generation from solar PV systems is under-utilized?
  • What other possible ways or strategies other than battery storage could be most suitable in handling the excess electricity production from PV systems in the summer period?

In my thoughts, I believe there should be more capital investments in solar PV and mini grids system owing to the numerous merits which are not limited to; low maintenance and operating cost, carbon footprint reduction, job creation, enhanced energy independence and inexhaustible and renewable source of energy.

However, concerns still draws on its limitations such as; need for storage (battery), concerns regarding land use, seasonal variation, high initial capital cost, and its intermittency of output which is dependent on the season, weather and time factor especially during winter.

  • Is there anything else that could enhance or sustain solar power generation?
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  • The biggest question is:

    Is this a national asset,  or, is it a corporate finance, profit driven, asset?

    One gets the feeling that there is a lot of 'gaming the system' between popular government desires, regulator rule book, and generation company investments and 'stubbornness'.

    Only then can we really look at the differing storage time period and scales of support, from two cycles up to two seasons, (and even 2 years for hydro storage etc.)

  • in reply to Philip Oakley

    Thanks for bringing this up: Is this a national asset, or is it a corporate finance, profit driven, asset? where possible, if we consider this aspect in forming a development blueprint it would be more beneficial and self-sustaining. There is need for more critical evaluation considering the type of economy run by the government.

    Regards.

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  • in reply to Philip Oakley

    Thanks for bringing this up: Is this a national asset, or is it a corporate finance, profit driven, asset? where possible, if we consider this aspect in forming a development blueprint it would be more beneficial and self-sustaining. There is need for more critical evaluation considering the type of economy run by the government.

    Regards.

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