Agriculture plays a very important role in South Africa's economy, livelihood, and the environment.  Solar energy provides many benefits and enables farms to become self-sustaining while reducing electricity and water consumption. 

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Agriculture solar power has become a preferred method of energy supply and farmers are starting to invest in cost-saving and sustainable technology that is practical and environmentally friendly.  Solar power is used to generate electricity, pump and heat water to fulfil many useful functions throughout a farm. Farming crops under solar panels, a process called agrivoltaics, can boost food production, water savings, and the efficiency of electricity production