How South Africa is using solar to tackle power cuts | BBC News | BBC News

From BBC News.

In South Africa, frequent power cuts is an issue that people have been battling with for 15 years.

For those who have the means, they have been able to go off grid, using expensive solar systems and alternative energy sources.

Now, local companies are providing pay-as-you-go backup power systems which allow others in less well-off areas to be able to do the same.

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