No load Shedding in Gauteng
Gauteng’s Batteries
Hydroelectricity is electricity produced from generators driven by turbines, that convert potential energy of falling/fast flowing water into mechanical energy.
The potential power is derived from volume of water which is directly proportional to the working head. Therefore, the higher the head installation, the smaller volume of water will be required.
Pumped storage hydroelectricity is when water stored in a reservoir is released to a lower reservoir to produce electricity during peak periods. This water is returned to the upper reservoir during periods of low demand.
There are many mine shafts located in the Gauteng province. These shafts, have a high head. (+1km). A small volume of water moving down this head will generate a high quantity of power.
The problem of energy required during peak periods in Gauteng. Solved.
Additional benefits = The treatment and dilution of acid-mine water.
Senior Metallurgist at SATKA (Pty) Ltd.
2 年It is believed that this solution can resolve, with 12 months the additional energy required, during peak periods within the Gauteng province
Pyro-Metallurgist, Technocrat, Futurist, Disruptor
2 年We’ve looked at that Keith. But at the time Nersa would not allow private sellers. Time to revisit the idea.