South Africa’s oldest family business has a small citrus farm with the country’s first floating solar plant

• South Africa's oldest family business, Boplaas 1743 Landgoed, has indeed installed the country's first floating solar plant on its Marlenique Estate citrus farm.
• The Marlenique Estate, acquired by Boplaas 1743 Landgoed in 2016, is a commercial citrus farm with a solar power system combining ground-mounted and floating panels, serving both farm operations and a dual purpose.
• The installation of the floating solar plant is expected to reduce the farm's carbon footprint and energy costs, while also serving as a model for sustainable agriculture in South Africa.