@seignet posted:

for export or home use.

Following up on the President.

Is it just talk?

Where is the link?

I spoke out against Solar panels about ten years ago when the AFC was propagating it.  I believe I said that we need to put food on the table for the poor before we start a project that they cannot complete.

However, the manufacture of Solar panels will create high tech jobs. They will provide energy for home use and provide energy for businesses also. New businesses will flourish and provide revenue for the Country.

With the intake of oil revenues, this project will be great for Guyana.

I am surprised that you don't know this.

Oh rant, Rama against solar panels when brought up by the AFC but now shoes on the other foot, he's all for it.

Carry on smartly banna.

The PPP has to explore other industries even as they focus on the developing oil and gas sector. It would be a huge mistake if they just sit and wait on oil revenue like the Coalition did.

Some time ago, one of the 'intellectuals' here,  mentioned that Guyana is not into solar panels and at that time Nand Persaud and company were into solar panels for years and panelled entire buildings for power. These people don't have the faintest idea what others are also doing with panels and computers in remote places in Guyana, including emergency communication for health.

@Tola posted:

Some time ago, one of the 'intellectuals' here,  mentioned that Guyana is not into solar panels and at that time Nand Persaud and company were into solar panels for years and panelled entire buildings for power. These people don't have the faintest idea what others are also doing with panels and computers in remote places in Guyana, including emergency communication for health.

But you know although you have never been there.

@Ramakant-P posted:

But you know although you have never been there.

Why don't you people come and see, instead of barking on the wrong side of your mouth, from behind a computer. As a so-called educated person, you mek me han fall.   

Solar is the way to go in Guyana. Guysuco should get into the solar farm bussiness.

The problem with some members on this forum and in Guyana, is they dwell on a way to knock down the other person, instead of supporting an idea to build. This attitude can get to extremes at social gatherings, where there is alcohol involved, that could result in violence.  From a simple discussion tuned into a violent argument.  This culture is foreign to me in Guyana, when our Canadian town has much courtesy and respect for each other.

I was told that Peace Corps volunteers don't stay long at Guyanese social gatherings, because they were warned that it could be violent and dangerous.

Is there  away to resolve this challenge ?     

American solar manufacturers were going bankrupt because of cheap imports. Trump placed a heavy tariff on imports to help save many American companies from going bankrupt. If the US finds it difficult to compete in this industry how would a Guyana fare?  

Solar panels is not a bad idea.  People have been installing them on the roofs of homes for a while now.  

@Billy Ram Balgobin posted:

American solar manufacturers were going bankrupt because of cheap imports. Trump placed a heavy tariff on imports to help save many American companies from going bankrupt. If the US finds it difficult to compete in this industry how would a Guyana fare?  

Solar panels is not a bad idea.  People have been installing them on the roofs of homes for a while now.  

In California, b4 covid, they were going all the way to have every house with solar panels on the roofs, So, is New Mexico and other sunbelt States.

This idea from Kuwait has been around for a while where they seem  to discuss it with each government in Guyana. 

Never enough information on what is really needed.

@Billy Ram Balgobin posted:

American solar manufacturers were going bankrupt because of cheap imports. Trump placed a heavy tariff on imports to help save many American companies from going bankrupt. If the US finds it difficult to compete in this industry how would a Guyana fare?  

Solar panels is not a bad idea.  People have been installing them on the roofs of homes for a while now.  

Trump help save companies from bankruptcy, now  that's a laugh.

Anyway, regarding panels on roofs. I would prefer panels elsewhere other than the roof, in fifteen to twenty years when its time to replace roof tiles, there will be lots of work and $$ involved.

The question is not solar power, but should Guyana produce.  I don’t see the value when every single component is imported. I don’t see the big value add in assembly. 

Solar power should be part of the power grid. Cover the main thoroughfares in GT with Solar panels. 

The PPP will do a gr8 job. 

@cain posted:

Trump help save companies from bankruptcy, now  that's a laugh.

Anyway, regarding panels on roofs. I would prefer panels elsewhere other than the roof, in fifteen to twenty years when its time to replace roof tiles, there will be lots of work and $$ involved.

You’re a static thinker. If you put panels on roof, the roof is shielded and will last longer. 

@Former Member posted:

You’re a static thinker. If you put panels on roof, the roof is shielded and will last longer. 

I've seen this and seen the work put in to do the repairs. Also, some insurance companies will not insure a home with panels on the roof. A couple years ago someone we knew had his home for sale, couldn't sell for that same reason, he ended up having to remove every panel he had. The cost to him was over 40k.

@Former Member posted:

You’re a static thinker. If you put panels on roof, the roof is shielded and will last longer.  

Some roofs age naturally from moisture and heat and have to be replaced. What is the cost associated with the work of removing and reinstalling the solar panels ? I assume this work will have to be done by another company, other than the roofer and cost paid by the home owner. Also, mounting solar panels on roofs sometimes leave holes that leaks in a heavy downpour. 

In remote areas of Canada, due to snow accumulations, some people mount solar panels on poles, as we do with a panel for lighting. Solar panels are also mounted over water ways.   

Simply put, a solar panel works by allowing photons, or particles of light, to knock electrons free from atoms, generating a flow of electricity. Solar panels actually comprise many, smaller units called photovoltaic cells. (Photovoltaic simply means they convert sunlight into electricity.)

They tried to get me to convert to solar panels but I sent them packing because they lied about the process. 

@Ramakant-P posted:

Simply put, a solar panel works by allowing photons, or particles of light, to knock electrons free from atoms, generating a flow of electricity. Solar panels actually comprise many, smaller units called photovoltaic cells. (Photovoltaic simply means they convert sunlight into electricity.)

They tried to get me to convert to solar panels but I sent them packing because they lied about the process. 

You copied the first paragraph from Livescience.  

@Ramakant-P posted:

Simply put, a solar panel works by allowing photons, or particles of light, to knock electrons free from atoms, generating a flow of electricity. Solar panels actually comprise many, smaller units called photovoltaic cells. (Photovoltaic simply means they convert sunlight into electricity.)

They tried to get me to convert to solar panels but I sent them packing because they lied about the process. 

Rama, please don't just copy stuff with people who work with solar panels and fibre cables as their job. Plus, the average customer don't care how it works, as long as it  work.  Some of us did radio microwave, solar panels on remote mountain top radio sites [that don't have hydro power or diesel generators] and fibre that is now replacing telephone cables to business and residences. The things you copy here is ancient for some who worked with the stuff for decades. Original thinking has more value, or its sometimes better to remain quiet.

You were right to refuse the solar panels if you don't fully understand. Because the system needs constant maintenance, especially the storage batteries, like your car. In Guyana's interior, I have seen systems die from lack of  maintenance.      

@Tola posted:

Rama, please don't just copy stuff with people who work with solar panels and fibre cables as their job. Plus, the average customer don't care how it works, as long as it  work.  Some of us did radio microwave, solar panels on remote mountain top radio sites [that don't have hydro power or diesel generators] and fibre that is now replacing telephone cables to business and residences. The things you copy here is ancient for some who worked with the stuff for decades. Original thinking has more value, or its sometimes better to remain quiet.

You were right to refuse the solar panels if you don't fully understand. Because the system needs constant maintenance, especially the storage batteries, like your car. In Guyana's interior, I have seen systems die from lack of  maintenance.      

I am not the Average customer.   I had to research the product. You did the same.