By Zuko Komisa
The Shoprite Group has reported that over the previous 12 months, it increased the installed capacity of solar photovoltaic (PV) systems by 82% to 26 606 kWp.
The group claims that the 62 sites’ combined total of 143 674m2 solar panels is equal to the size of 20 soccer fields.
According to the organisation, this would be plenty to power 3 735 houses for an entire year, relieving pressure on the national electricity infrastructure.
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According to Sanjeev Raghubir, sustainability manager for the Shoprite Group, the national grid will experience less strain as a result of the expanded electricity generation capacity.
“The solar panels across 62 sites are the size of 20 soccer fields and generate enough electricity to power the equivalent of 3735 households for a year. “
“The group is committed to growing its solar power and renewable electricity installations to improve its energy efficiency and to reduce its environmental footprint, while further reducing pressure on the national electricity grid,” explain Raghubir.
The business says that despite the noticeable improvement, it is still committed to expanding its solar and renewable electricity installations and boosting energy efficiency to decrease its environmental footprint and ease the burden on the country’s electricity infrastructure.
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