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Perhaps it’s time for the Independent Power Producers Office to launch a procurement round specifically focused on floating solar projects, says Nick Hedley.
South Africa has a shortage of both water and electricity, making it an ideal place for solar photovoltaic systems that float on dams, reservoirs, and wastewater treatment facilities.
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