The innovative project features 80% of its solar panels installed on one of the estate's largest irrigation dams. With a generation capacity of up to 1. 8GWh, it can fully power the estate's homesteads, support buildings, and staff quarters, providing a crucial off-grid solution. Spanning an area of 30,000 m², this plant aims not only to generate clean energy but also to support food production for rural communities. In the face of South Africa's frequent load shedding and escalating electricity costs, the agricultural sector is increasingly turning to renewable energy. Farms are particularly vulnerable to power interruptions, which can affect irrigation, refrigeration, and overall productivity. The country's ongoing energy crisis, characterized by scheduled power outages known as load shedding, directly impacts farm productivity, from irrigation cycles to cold. Radley Landgoed (farming) in Mpumalanga, South Africa, has commissioned a unique floating solar plant. Photo: Ihsaan HaffejeePicture: IHSAAN HAFFEJEE Land leases: The SOLA Group rents land for. The Performance Linked Instalment Sale (PLIS) financing model is designed specifically for farms and businesses that want to own their solar system but need a more flexible, risk-free way to finance it.
