Dear Editor,
After reading an article in the Jamaca Observer on Wenesday, September 10, 2014 about the University of Technology's solar system success, it got me thinking. Living in the tropics solar energy is a viable option for Jamaica as sunshine is the most reliable source of energy, not much rain or wind. The Government could look at the option of investing in its country instead of constantly borrowing to cover overheads and pay debts.
There is a lot of land owned by the taxpayers that the Government is overseeing; lands unsuitable for agriculture or housing could be used to set up solar panels. Jamaica Public Service (JPS) and the Government could purchase the solar panels from the manufacturers for the long-term benefit of the country. If the Government could spend $57 million on Independence celebrations, $60 million on new vehicles, this should be a drop in the bucket as spending for our future is more important than the past.
JPS employs several engineers who would be capable of installing these during their regular workweek. However, if more hands are needed additional manpower could be used. This extension to JPS would immensely lower energy costs. This could create jobs, spending less on fuel purchase, lowering customer electricity bills, more cash to spend, increase in GCT, increase in revenue and improve infrastructure. But, then again, this is just another thought.
V Guyher
vguyher@yahoo.com
Wishful solar thinking
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After reading an article in the Jamaca Observer on Wenesday, September 10, 2014 about the University of Technology's solar system success, it got me thinking. Living in the tropics solar energy is a viable option for Jamaica as sunshine is the most reliable source of energy, not much rain or wind. The Government could look at the option of investing in its country instead of constantly borrowing to cover overheads and pay debts.
There is a lot of land owned by the taxpayers that the Government is overseeing; lands unsuitable for agriculture or housing could be used to set up solar panels. Jamaica Public Service (JPS) and the Government could purchase the solar panels from the manufacturers for the long-term benefit of the country. If the Government could spend $57 million on Independence celebrations, $60 million on new vehicles, this should be a drop in the bucket as spending for our future is more important than the past.
JPS employs several engineers who would be capable of installing these during their regular workweek. However, if more hands are needed additional manpower could be used. This extension to JPS would immensely lower energy costs. This could create jobs, spending less on fuel purchase, lowering customer electricity bills, more cash to spend, increase in GCT, increase in revenue and improve infrastructure. But, then again, this is just another thought.
V Guyher
vguyher@yahoo.com
Wishful solar thinking
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