South African apple and pear growers turn to solar energy

Apple and pear growers in South Africa are making significant investments in solar energy systems as the country’s electricity supply continues to falter.

For over 15 years, South African producers have contended with frequent rolling blackouts known locally as load shedding.

Designed to protect a national network that cannot meet demand, the outages cut electricity

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