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The Free State’s geographic location is ideal for renewable energy projects in South Africa. This is as the country battles to end load shedding.

These sentiments were shared by the Minister of Electricity, Kgosientsho Ramokgopa, at the Free State Investment Conference in Bloemfontein.

Ramokgopa believes that if all avenues are explored the province could be a game changer.

He says the Free State has the advantage of optimal radiation levels, vast land and grid capacity.

According to the minister, Letsatsi Solar Power plant just outside Bloemfontein is an example of what the country should invest in.

The plant produces 64 megawatts and has an excess of 16 megawatts that is immediately available to relieve the pressure of load shedding.

Five municipalities have been identified to replicate this project in the province.

“Because the province has got three major advantages; first, the quality of the sun, the radiation level and …