The South African citrus industry is one of the world’s largest, exporting vast quantities of oranges, lemons, grapefruit and other citrus fruits to international markets. We explore how solar and battery energy storage (BESS) can help address these energy demands, while ensuring the industry remains sustainable for future generations. The citrus industry is energy intensiveCitrus farming requires a great deal of energy at every stage of the production cycle. Why solar and energy storage are the future for citrus farmersSolar energy solutions with integrated battery storage offers citrus farmers the opportunity to control their energy costs and reduce their reliance on the grid and fossil fuel. Adopting solar energy can help citrus farmers meet these growing ESG demands.

Source: The North Africa Journal October 08, 2024 09:58 UTC