Mall of Africa installed the world’s 10th biggest solar roof – here’s what it looks like

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The world’s tenth largest roof solar system debuted at the Mall of Africa in Gauteng last week, on Thursday morning.

It is also the world’s largest mixed-use integrated solar power-diesel hybrid solution, Attacq, the mall’s owner, said in a statement.

The 4,755kWp installation covers most of the centre’s roof space, an area of approximately 45,000m² or 4.5ha.

The 7,800MWh energy generated annually will be used to power the Mall’s daily operations

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Attacq said the solar power will alleviate pressure on the national power grid.

Michael Clampett, Head of Retail Asset Management at Attacq, said the solar/diesel system will save 8,034 tonnes of CO2 annually. The average household produced 80 tonnes CO2 annually.

The solar system also created 50 temporary jobs, and two permanent jobs.

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