As the world races to meet net-zero targets, emissions from all industrial sectors must be reduced more urgently than ever. Agriculture is an important area of focus as it contributes up to 22% of global greenhouse gas emissions – almost as much as the energy sector. One approach to decarbonising the agricultural sector is agrivoltaics. ...

The SOLA Group sees great promise in the new TSO bill, but says that South Africans must hold government to its promises. Says Jonathan Skeen, director of SOLA, “As a provider of clean and innovative energy projects for close to two decades, we’ve often fought against the tide of prevailing energy policy or industry norms. ...

While load shedding causes major headaches for most farmers who rely on irrigation and cooling facilities, many Tru-Cape producers have made significant investments in alternative energy sources. This ensures a reliable supply while also saving costs and reducing their environmental footprint. Close to Caledon, the Van Niekerk Boerdery is one of Tru-Cape’s apple and pear ...