In addition, if we cover the large open parking lots at malls, office parks and city centres with awnings, this space can also be used for installing solar panels. From a residential perspective, if we make solar more affordable and attractive through new financing models, tax incentives and rebates, more homes will be able to produce their own power and feed excess back into the grid.
We could even take this a step further and install wind generation on top of the solar farms on rooftops, adding another element to the capacity generation without increasing the need for more land to be tied up in power generation. A software application can be developed to facilitate where property owners can list their rooftops or land for lease.Instead of leasing land and taking up space, we can make use of real estate already being used for other purposes.
A TES provider can deliver the flexible workforce required to meet fluctuating demand and scale up for new projects, while ensuring that all staff have the relevant skills and experience for the job.The reality we face is that we need new ways of generating power, but we also need to ensure that we have sustainable solutions for the future of the country.