- Ford has reduced its reliance on the national power grid by installing a new solar array at its factory.
- The massive structure can generate enough electricity to power more than 12 000 homes for a year.
- Ford aims to become a carbon-neutral car maker by 2035 and will take further steps to produce green energy.
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It took 599 days, 35 000 hours and supported 121 jobs among sub-contractors involved in the construction and installation of the project.
Finally, Ford’s ready to energise its Silverton, Pretoria, factory using the sun’s power. The car company is reducing its mega bakkie plant’s reliance on the national power grid to pump out Rangers and Amaroks for local and export destinations, regardless of whether the government can keep South Africa’s lights on.