Energy Independence – RRVA Talk

Load-shedding, implications for you in Randpark Ridge and sustainable energy

Presented by the RRVA, 10 April 2018. By Roderick G.D. Rankine Pr.Eng

Rod is a registered engineer and alternative energy enthusiast, who is virtually 100% self-sufficient and independent of City Power and Eskom. He has a wealth of professional and personal knowledge, expertise and application on this subject.

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“If you don’t deal with reality, reality will deal with you” Collin Campbell

Content of this presentation

• Overview of background to Eskom and how we got into this mess

• This problem in historical and global perspective

• Prospects looking forward

• Safeguarding your home security and family against the effects of load-shedding

• Alternative energy options – rooftop PV

• Benefits other than merely economic

• I hear costs are coming down – should I buy now or should I wait?

• Although it is expensive, it’s probably more affordable than you think – how to justify the expense and make it pay

• Ideas to get SARS to help pay for your PV system