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Lindiwe Pakati

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Lindiwe Pakati

Saving supplies: Patrick Bam, an executive member of the SalTuba Cooperative, said being able to generate their own electricity has helped the community to avoid food loss and damages to appliances. Photo: Ihsaan Haffejee
COMMUNITY OWNED ENERGY

People who own the sun

There is no official registry of socially owned renewable energy projects in South Africa, but research has identified more than 20 operating initiatives across the country

  • Thabo Molelekwa
  • Lindiwe Pakati
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