The Environmental Mitigation Potential of Photovoltaic-Powered Irrigation in the Production of South African Maize

Agriculture is under pressure to reduce its environmental impact. The use of renewable energy sources has potential to decrease these impacts. Maize is one of the most significant crops in South Africa and approximately 241,000 hectares are irrigated. This irrigation is most commonly powered by grid...

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Bibliographic Details
Main Authors: Sarah Wettstein, Karen Muir, Deborah Scharfy, Matthias Stucki
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2017-09-01
Series:Sustainability
Subjects:
LCA
Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2071-1050/9/10/1772