heri wrote:FRM2011 wrote:The bright folks at institute of economic affairs had an energy forum on Thursday that brought out some interesting numbers.
Don't have all the figures but a 30% increase in connections translated to a 3% increase in energy consumption.
wow. how is that? are the new connections using such little electricity
Yes.
1) The MAJOR users of electricity [industries] were already connected to the grid or have power plants eg ARM at Kaloleni.
2) Most "moderate" users eg commercial spaces were also connected eg office buildings and malls.
3) Most "high-use" residential were also connected. Thinks middle-class and above in Kenya's largest cities.
4) New connections in RURAL areas often have low [& often subsidized] usage vs the (3) with all the fancy fridges, TVs, laptops!
5) There are some users who are OFFICIALLY connected but with low OFFICIAL usage. Illegal connections, tampered meters, etc.
Greedy when others are fearful. Very fearful when others are greedy - to paraphrase Warren Buffett