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EDITOR: BETTIE GILIOMEE

Boost for green power REPORTER

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ELSON Mandela Bay residents are the first in South Africa to be able to connect their renewable energy systems to the national electricity grid.

of Port Elizabeth’s Kestrel Renewable Energy, explained the importance of this development: “While globally, grid connection of renewable energy sources is not uncommon, this is a South African first. The scheme has the potential to significantly impact on both the cost

The metro municipality has partnered with the National Energy Regulator of South Africa (NERSA) to approve systems up to 100kW to be grid connected. This is another boost to campaigns to make the Eastern Cape a leading wind and renewable energy hub in an effort to assist the Department of Energy meet its procurement objectives of 3 725 MW of renewable energy. A total of 67% of the national wind projects will be based in the Eastern Cape with an investment value of R18.1-billion. To this end construction at the first of 10 wind farms planned for the province, the Metrowind Van Staden’s wind farm near PE, has begun recently. The 27 megawatt (MW) Metrowind Van Staden’s wind farm is expected to produce 80 000MWh per year - enough electricity for 5 000 to 6 000 households contributing 10% to the metro’s renewable energy target. In addition, the transportation of wind turbines from the Port of Ngqura to the Jeffreys Bay Wind Farm is also now underway. This wind farm, one of the largest wind farms in South Africa, is expected to supply enough clean, renewable electricity to power more than 114 116 South African homes. Being able to connect their renewable energy systems to the national electricity grid, Port Elizabeth homeowners and businesses will now be able to benefit from reduced electricity bills. Depending on electricity consumption and energy produced, each installation will reap varying cost savings. As an example, a typical South African home consumes on average 285kWh per person, per month. Based on an average family of four, this is 1,140kWh/ month. Based on the average Port Elizabeth wind speed of five metres per second, the popular Kestrel e160i can produce 333kWh/monthly and two solar panels will produce 1,800kWh/ month, so home owners will not need to purchase electricity, saving R1,373/month. Leon Gouws, Sales and Marketing Director

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installed solution should allow the household or small business to generate its own green energy only using Eskom power when the alternative energy sources are insufficient.” For further information, or distributor enquiries visit www.kestrelwind.co.za.

Collegiate Collegiate girls girls are are eco­ambassadors

Collegiate Girls’ High School has embarked on an on­going recycling project. The aim is to educate the learners about the importance of doing everything possible to aid the environment and to sustain resources for future generations. The school plans to become more eco­friendly each year, and this project is a step in this direction. With time all Collegiate girls will become eco­ambassadors and aid the community and country in this way. PHOTO: SUPPLIED

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