Surprising information about 100 solar power systems on Checkers owner’s stores

• Shoprite does not own the more than 100 rooftop solar power systems installed at its stores and distribution centres, instead purchasing electricity from renewable energy providers through power purchase agreements.
• The combined 43.3MW capacity of these systems is sufficient to power 12,300 households in a year, with the largest systems installed at Shoprite's distribution centres.
• The use of power purchase agreements has allowed Shoprite to benefit from cost savings and reduced product prices, while also complementing its on-site solar energy purchases with energy from utility-scale solar and wind projects.