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Last year, a company in South Australia – the driest state on the driest continent on Earth – completed a 1.5 megawatt concentrated solar plant, which it uses for its agricultural

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The ability to feed back into the grid when electricity generated from a PV system is not used is further strengthening the business case for systems below 1MWp (see SSEG tariff map link below). 10% of all installed PV systems in South Africa are in the agriculture sector, with an estimated investment of R630 - R960 million in 2018.

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A Concept of Smart Agro-Photovoltaic Tunnels

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SUNfarming implements largest agri-solar plant with training

The innovative concept of the system allows a unique dual use of the area. While the photovoltaic modules convert solar energy into electricity, the same area is used for agriculture, which is protected from extreme weather conditions by the system. This symbiosis creates numerous benefits for the local population.

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How can agrivoltaics help South Africa?

In South Africa, agrivoltaics could leverage the need for renewable energy and intensive commercial farming for the rehabilitation of damaged land and polluted water in Mpumalanga, to provide industrial, agricultural and potable water, food, quality jobs and energy in a sustainable, circular economy for local communities.

What is solar agrivoltaics in southern Africa?

It is also referred to as agrovoltaics, agrophotovoltaics, and solar sharing. While not yet common in Southern Africa, there is massive potential for solar agrivoltaics implementation in this region. The conditions in Southern Africa are particularly suitable for the large-scale implementation of solar agrivoltaics technology.

Can solar agrivoltaics be installed on farmland in South Africa?

Locally in South Africa, the installation of solar PV on farmland accounts for only 10% of solar projects, and for the majority, this relates to installations on rooftops or on land separate from crops. Solar agrivoltaics has been introduced locally but is still gaining traction.

Can solar power be used in South Africa?

High solar power potential- The sunny conditions in Southern Africa are ideal for generating solar energy. Solar PV installations in residential and commercial spaces are on the rise, and this can be extended to the agricultural industry as well.

Where can solar agrivoltaics be implemented?

Since then, the technology has been further developed and widely adapted in places such as Europe, Japan, and other parts of Asia. It is also referred to as agrovoltaics, agrophotovoltaics, and solar sharing. While not yet common in Southern Africa, there is massive potential for solar agrivoltaics implementation in this region.

Can solar PV be used in agriculture?

The adoption of solar PV has been widespread across the globe and in the region, with many possible applications. While many installations are found on rooftops or occupying uncultivated land, the dual use of land for solar energy generation and agriculture produces some significant synergies.

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