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Eskom goes quiet on their microgrid rollout plan
Mybroadband reports [1] that Eskom has gone quiet about their ambitious plan to deploy around 100 microgrids across South Africa by March 2024. They did have some initial success with projects like the one in...
What’s the Difference: EcoFlow and Steco Power Stations
The EcoFlow River 2 Max and the Steco PS-500 both have about 500Wh of battery storage. This means that you can power some LED lights, power your wifi, keep your laptop charged, power an average sized television, and...
Can Hydrogen Storage Improve Home Energy Costs and Reliability?
A recent article in PV Magazine describes a study done by researchers in Spain on combining solar PV with hydrogen fuel cells and battery storage [1]. The purpose of this combination is to help homes reduce their cost...
Thoughts: Leaders Eat Last
I read a couple of chapters from the book “Leaders Eat Last”. I would like to share some of my thoughts on what I’ve read so far. I’ll give a couple of points on the chapters that I read. But, let me start with an...
About
Shanley Lutchman
Pr Eng, REP, MEng
Shanley Lutchman is a Professional Engineer (Pr Eng) registered with the Engineering Council of South Africa. He has a master’s degree (MEng) in engineering, with specialization in Renewable Energy technology. Shanley has been certified as a Renewable Energy Professional with the Association of Energy Engineers, a demonstration of his specialist knowledge in renewable energy technology. He has extensive experience in building services and has a deep knowledge of energy technologies.
Qualifications:
BEng (Bachelor of Engineering, Mechanical, 2010)
MEng (Master of Engineering, Mechanical, Renewable Energy Technology, 2014)
Pr Eng (Professional Engineer, Engineering Council of South Africa, 2019)
REP (Certified Renewable Energy Professional, Association of Energy Engineers, 2025)
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