Why solar is an environmentally friendly choice
AS we celebrate this day, at DPA we continue to seek opportunities in renewable energy, encouraging the uptake of a greener, environmentally-friendly, safer and sustainable way of doing business. We believe that renewable energy can be the future source for powering new technologies for a brighter Africa with smart cities, and various energy-dependent industries.
Africa’s electricity mix shows a high dependency on both water and fossil fuels for power generation, and over the recent years, power supply in most of sub-Sahara Africa has been very erratic.
Amongst other reasons, this has been due to the use of antiquated power plants and old technology.
Additionally, changing climatic conditions have affected rain patterns and seasons and led to a marked decline in hydro-power generation in countries like Zimbabwe and Zambia.
The installation of large commercial solar photovoltaic solutions could address Zimbabwe’s energy deficit and meet the country’s solar energy potential of an estimated 5kWh/ m2/year and is in support of the country’s commitment to reduce 33% of its carbon footprint by 2030.
A study undertaken by the International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA, 2014) estimated that Africa’s solar PV theoretical potential could provide the continent with more than 660 000 TWh of electricity a year, far above its projected needs.
Businesses are being encouraged to adopt renewable sources of energy and commendably, some environmentally conscious businesses across Africa have begun going green.
The impact on the environment from the use of solar is positive as the amount of greenhouse gas emissions are reduced.
Distributed Power Africa has saved over 100 000 trees through carbon dioxide emissions savings on deploying solar plants for commercial customers across Africa.
Organisations such as Liquid Intelligent Technologies, Econet Wireless Zimbabwe, Schweppes, UNESCO, Surrey, Ecobank,
Tanganda Tea Company, Kefalos Foods and many others have been part of this GREEN milestone — adopting solar as a sustainable business strategy through DPA.
As solar can be deployed on already existing infrastructure such as roof-tops and carports, the physical environment is largely left untouched, and can have a positive impact on the ecosystem as reforestation efforts are increased.
In line with SDG 7, (Affordable and Clean Energy) Distributed Power Africa’s focus is to ensure sustainable energy solutions are implemented in our own offices, and also promote green solutions for our valued stakeholders.
The business is committed to green energy, ultimately reducing the use of nonrenewable resources and creating opportunities for increased electricity generation.
Our green energy solutions ensure cleaner production systems, pollution prevention, reduce costs and ensure that the business achieves its sustainable environmental management targets and mitigate effects of climate change and global warming. Contact us on enquiries@dpaafrica. com and we will assist you with a GREEN solution.