Solar site in Breede River Valley region paves way for 'new gold rush'

Breede River Valley, until now well known as the province’s largest fruit and wine producing area, is fast becoming a hot spot for solar power with large commercial operations such as Kaap Agri, the Du Toit group and Pioneer Foods setting up shop as renewable energy producers.

“The key to solar power’s success in this area is not only the amount of sunlight hours that can be utilised effectively, but also the fact that all of these operations rely on power purchase agreements for their energy generation,” he said. "It shows us that solar energy really is an extremely versatile solution for businesses in the region.”

In June the government announced updated plans to implement the Integrated Resource Plan 2019 which will contribute to the country’s Covid-19 economic recovery package.

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