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Issues in the Electrification of Trinidad and Tobago (TT)

 

Introduction:

 

I am sure that some of us Trinbagonians read the history of electricity in TT

as reported by T&TEC on their website. The following is a part of the history

quoted from that website for your convenience. 

 "The early history of electricity in Trinidad and Tobago is closely connected with

public transport which commenced in 1882 ...

In December 1886, a group of local businessmen was granted a

20-year franchise to run an electric Power Station and

tramway system in Port of Spain ...

A Canadian businessman bought the Electric and Transport System

from local businessmen in 1901 and obtained at the same time

a 30-year monopoly... When that franchise came to an end

in 1933, the Government of Trinidad and Tobago decided

it would take over the Company and

by 1945 proceeded with an island-wide electricity scheme...

The Trinidad and Tobago Electricity Commission (T&TEC)

came into being by virtue of the Trinidad and Tobago

Electricity Commission Ordinance No. 42 of 1945..."

 

So,  anybody could see from the above quotation that

electricity was used for transport in TT.

 

For a more detailed  description of  early public transportation with

horse-drawn trams, streetcars, steam locomotives, and railways

in Trinidad please visit "The Trams and Trolley Buses of Trinidad

and Tobago" by Allen Morrison.

 

The focus in the present article is on current issues in the

electrification of transportation in Trinidad and Tobago

at this time in the 21st century.

 

Electric Vehicles (EV) for transportation:

 

Electrification of transportation increased with the

hybrid electric vehicles built with traditional engines using fossil fuels

(gasoline, diesel, natural gas, etc). They have become popular because

of consumer desire and the need to improve the fuel efficiency of these

vehicles for economic reasons. But, the current issue is the impact of

greenhouse gases emitted by these newer vehicles and the

limited nature of the total supply of fossil fuels for consumers

as well as the governments around the world.

 

What are the issues with EVs for private and public transportation in

Trinidad and Tobago? What is happening in TT to electrify transportation?

 

Immediate issues already known in TT for EV acquisition :

 

1. Purchasing Cost of an EV is more than other types of vehicles.

      This is only true if purchasing a new vehicle from the manufacturer.

 

     This should not be an issue in purchasing an EV

    because preowned vehicles are already available at

    comparable or less cost than traditional gasoline and diesel types. 

 

2. Even though EVs can be charged at home, the electrical supply

    capacity of a typical residence in TT may be insufficient to

    accommodate EV charging at home.

    Moreover, 50 Amp electrical circuits are not common in the

    residential electrical wiring of TT housing even with

    electrical cooking ranges and other appliances.

 

      This should not be an issue for consumers because the cost of

     installling a 50 Amp electrical circuit is a very small

     fraction of the capital cost of electrification of transportation. 

     This cost can be recovered in a very short time from the savings

     realized in operating the EV for transportation.

 

3. Public charging stations are not set up at this time to make

      EVs popular in TT.

 

    Instead of treating this situation at the present time as an issue,

    the consumers should view it as an economic opportunity for

    anybody in TT just like selling doubles on the street. isn't it?

 

4. T&TEC may not have the ability to cope with the demand for

     Electricity on the public Utility.

 

     This perception is not realistic in the short-term, and even in the

     long-term it is only an investment and policy issue for the

     government which owns T&TEC.

 

5. The electrical generating capacity of the existing generating

     stations is not enough to electrify transportation.

 

     The implications of this mindset need to be examined in detail

     from different perspectives. For example,  what will happen if

     the opportunity is examined as an economic opportunity for

     the average person in TT to participate in the Electrification of

     Transportation with Solar and Wind Electricity?

 

We at Couva Wind and Solar ask several questions and keep thinking

about the electrification of transportation and the benefits to all the

Citizens of Trinidad and Tobago, not just the benefits to the big business:

 

1. What is stopping the Trinbagonians to embrace the electrification

of transportation in TT, especially when Petrotrin is closed down

and when the world is searching for alternatives to fossil fuels

because of environmental concerns?

 

2. If the Sun is the source of all energy on Earth, why are we not using

more of Solar energy especially for transportation?

 

3. If industrialization is to generate prosperity for the citizens of TT,

why not develop cottage industries accessible to many more people

than a few large scale industries?

 

4. Isn't it funny that electricity is generated and used for lighting

and airconditioning in consumer transportation vehicles, but not

for transportation?

 

5. if it is true that transportation created employment and lead to

worldwide economic expansion with the steam locomotives and

railways, then what does electrification of transportation do?

 

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 When to consider Wind and solar energy

in Trinidad and Tobago:

 

If you are a residential T&TEC customer,

Wind and Solar energy may not be for you. Why?

A typical residential customer of T&TEC pays an

estimated bi-monthly bill of $250/- equal to $1500/- per year.

In ten years the total amount paid to T&TEC is only $15,000/-

The cost of a Wind and Solar combo system together with

 the batteries for electricity supply at night is more than

$150,000/- There must be a good reason to justify the cost

for residential applications. A good reason is combining

residential electricity with electric transportation.

 

If you are a residential customer and the nearest

T&TEC pole is at a distance of ten poles or more

away from you, you may consider Wind and Solar

energy. Why?

To supply T&TEC power to you, you need to pay for the

installation of light poles at the rate of $20,000 per pole

when you are more than 100 feet (about 30 metres) away

from the nearest supply line. 

If you are at a distance of 1000 feet (about 300 metres) away

from the nearest T&TEC light pole you end up paying $200,000

to bring the T&TEC supply line to you. This cost is more than

the average cost of a Wind and Solar combo system including

the batteries required to supply the power at night  

 

If you are a residential customer using a gasoline

or a diesel generator and paying $300/- or more per week

for your electrical needs, you may consider 

Wind and Solar energy. Why?

 At the rate of $300/- per week for gasoline or diesel for your

generator set, you will be spending more than $15,000/- per

year for gasoline or diesel., and a total of $150,000  In ten years.

You have to put up with the noise, the fumes, and the labour

for bringing the fuel week after week for ten years.

You may consider Wind and Solar energy to eliminate the

noise, the fumes, and the labour.    

 

If you are a commercial customer of T&TEC and

paying more than $5,000/- per month, you may

consider Wind and Solar energy. Why?

 At a minimum payment of  $5,000/- per month, you will

be paying $60,000/- per year to T&TEC for a total of $600,000/-

in ten years. A Wind and Solar combo system including the

required batteries is cheaper than the money you pay to T&TEC

in ten years. 

 

 The cost of Wind and Solar energy is coming down

together with residential energy storage batteries.

Couva Wind and Solar specializes in optimizing the

combo systems to your electrical energy needs.

Combined with electric transportation, Wind and Solar

energy is the way to go in the future.   

 

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