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Thank you.

Would like to understand that why does having constituents with binding energy reduce the total energy of the system instead of adding to it?

hjavedon Pakistani province plants one billion trees to slow down global warming effects

They've had nuclear powered electricity since 1972 and have 1.3 GW plants operating commercially.

Two additional plants at 1.1 GW each slated to add to the grid by 2021/2.

http://www.world-nuclear.org/information-library/country-pro...

hjavedon The Incalculable Value of Finding a Job You Love

If the goal is to retire early at any cost,even if unhappy getting there, then yes.

hjavedon One to Zero: 21st century to the Dark Ages

Thanks. I agree the MVP you mention is going to play an important role for the larger market segment (mid to low income).

hjavedon One to Zero: 21st century to the Dark Ages

Thanks and completely agree. I'm going back home with an open mind. There's lots I will learn on the ground and will fine tune my approach according to the realities. I reckon Energy Efficiency will also play a big part in my approach down the road. Wanted to initially target a high end market segment with the least barriers to entry.

hjavedon One to Zero: 21st century to the Dark Ages

Thanks, all really good points. Initially I'll be targeting the high end residential and commercial market to get cash flow going and sustain the business. Residents in major cities such as Karachi, Lahore, and Islamabad purchase their houses for US$500k+ with cash. The goal is to sell them on solar electric systems ranging from US$5k to 15k with the promise they can completely or mostly eliminate their electric bills, and get their ROI in 5-7 years while getting uninterrupted electricity for 25 years. The market is ripe and I have seen residential installations worth US$35k with upfront cash.

Generators and UPS are current alternatives. However Generators, very loud and expensive to purchase, are dependent on fossil fuel (dirty) prices, which are very low at the moment but fluctuate routinely. UPS devices produce square wave outputs that damage appliances permanently. Convincing the market to go solar instead because of these reasons is the eventual sales challenge for sure.

Transmission losses (including electricity theft) are part of the sales pitch. They are a big reason why Supply doesn't meet Demand and Load Shedding has to be enforced.