Today I want to cover two topics in one post - both are related to government activity but the contrasts are breath-taking. The first topic is a relatively small, but useful, initiative and the second epitomises the expression 'Nero fiddled while Rome burned'. So to begin with something positive. Understand the savings that can be achieved by having solar panels, and the associated subtleties of when to use your own solar power and when to...
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Over the weekend my friend HC asked me how she would know if the solar panels she is thinking of installing would have enough power to run her kettle and toaster at the same time. If she goes ahead with the install, then she will put on 2kWs of panels or 2,000 watts (1,000 watts equals 1 kilowatt abbreviated to kW). Powering appliances versus the amount of electricity we use, and hence pay for, is...
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At our local market, just before Christmas last year, I saw a charming new stall filled with brightly coloured straw baskets and brooms. It's rare that I make random purchases but, for $25, I couldn't resist a broom. The stall holder told me he was from Madagascar and the items he was selling were also from Madagascar. I went home, put the broom in the 'I don't know what to do with these things cupboard'...
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