return. With Tesla’s Powerwall, the return on
investment becomes evident within 10 years
of purchase. But if there is another Zesco rate
increase during this time, the initial investment
will be recovered much quicker.
After all the changes have been made and
the goods bought, the Powerwall is a thing
of joy. It stores surplus electricity generated
from solar panels during the day, or from
Zesco when rates are low at night. An inverter
converts direct current electricity from the solar
panels or home battery into the alternating
current used by lights, appliances and devices.
All the changes required to get a Powerwall are
what everyone should be aiming at in these
energy-frail circumstances. But there’s a catch
to everything, and the Powerwall has one; it’s
good to have, but read the small print.
•
Devar is a recruitment consultant at IQ
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FARMERS GAZETTE
November 2015