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A global off-grid Energy Company
U Micro Grid was established with the purpose and vision to solve the energy crisis by providing energy access and stability worldwide.
As a growing and evolving off-grid energy company, U Micro Grid’s mission is to produce and install a global energy solutions globally, thereby creating 580,000 new micro enterprises around the globe by 2030, whilst simultaneously removing 3.5 million households and small power users from the unreliability of the currently overloaded traditional power grid.
“Imagine an energy solution without any drawbacks. Imagine an energy solution that takes individuals completely off the grid, forever” – Christo Myburgh (U Micro Grid, CEO & Inventor).
U Micro Grid’s solution will empower 1.5 million residential households (6 million individuals) by providing them with access to electricity and data.
The implementation of the solution will not only empower the future generations, but further assist motivating entrepreneurs, developing local economies, enhancing education levels, equipping healthcare facilities and strengthen water purification processes.
U Micro Grid understands energy and have developed a solution that puts the power in the consumers hands, whilst still supporting grid stability and fueling a new, global green economy.
“A new inclusive global green economy, that will promote equality, equity and sustainability” - Christo Myburgh
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Eskom Crisis: Increasing Tariff Structures
Eskom has implemented a 15% price increase in the cost of electricity in South Africa.
The electricity price increase will have a ripple effect and direct impact on the cost of transportation, food production, business manufacturing as well as consumer monthly spending patterns (Myburgh, 2021).
The Imperative Search for Alternative Energy Solutions
South Africans have recently been informed to brace and expect another 5 years of experiencing an electricity deficit (Eskom, 2021).
Whilst the largest public electricity utility in South Africa, Eskom, continues to implement a backlog of maintenance on ageing infrastructure, one can only wonder whether the existing 4 000 MW electrical deficit will worsen or not, as the South African economy attempts to bounce back and revive itself, with additional demands such as electric vehicle charging loads being added to the grid (Eskom, 2021).
The Arrival of the Tesla Model X-pending the Traditional Power Grid
The Tesla Model X will be landing in South Africa for the first-time next week (Rubicon Group, 2021). The arrival of the all-electric SUV, by Rubicon Technologies will boost an influential adoption of renewable energy sources by the public and further lobby local government efforts to support and introduce renewable energy solutions in South Africa (Malinga, 2021).
The New Energy Landscape in South Africa
Eskom in South Africa presented structural changes to their tariffs for consideration and approval by NERSA, the Energy Regulator commencing 1 April 2021.
This will correct the pricing signals to a more sustainable renewable integration with the power grid, while reshaping the electricity reseller industry.
Addressing the Oil Industry Plateau - Renewable Energy
President Joe Biden’s immediate response to address climate change and begin the transition to steer the US economy away from the oil industry, has commenced signaling government priority and intent. Most countries are shifting towards a zero-emission strategy with the EU aiming to be climate-neutral by 2050 (Lowry, 2021).
It is therefore relevant and pertinent to understand the reasons and justification behind such a trending worldwide strategy.
U Tech Dynamix: Maintaining a Positive Social Economy
“The COVID-pandemic has led to prolonged exposure to stress, trauma and depression”. “Businesses and families, which are already crippling because of lockdown restrictions, might be facing the final straw.” – Tucker and Czapla (2021).
A Push Towards Renewable Energy Systems
The term ‘fossil fuels’ is often used in energy conversations and for many, it might not be as easily understood.
Fossil fuels are found in the earth’s crust and consist of coal, oil and natural gas, which stems from both animal and plant decay over millions of years.
U Tech Dynamix: Utility Management Solutions for High Value Property Assets
U Tech Dynamix provide professional utility management solutions that not only support our client’s electricity needs, by ensuring transparency on how much money is spent on utilities, but further assist in providing technical support to ensure cost reductions occur and maximum savings.
A Quantum Leap – Initiating Local Investments
A quantum leap is required for investors to follow in the footsteps of Jeff Bezos by recognizing and acknowledging the magnitude of investing in their local communities.
Furthermore, a local solution could be expanded through capitalizing and participating in the enabling of an international roll-out.
Awaking the Sleeping Giant: Investing in African Energy
U Micro Grid has started developing a solution to the energy crisis from African shores.
As we shift to a global economy where sustainable and affordable energy becomes easily accessible, international investors and philanthropists should consider large-scale investments in Africa.
Africa is projected to reduce global carbon dioxide emissions by 27% within the next 20 years (IEA, 2015).
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