AGRICULTURE INSIGHTS | 26 JULY 2019 Agricultural sector to power up with renewable energy to fight food insecurity Absa | Corporate and Investment Banking > Insights and Events > Agricultural sector to power up with renewable energy to fight food insecurity Roux Wildenboer Head: Agriculture SHARE Roux Wildenboer addresses how Absa is supporting renewable energy projects in the Agri sector. The agricultural sector needs to embrace renewable and alternative energy sources. In this instalment of the 2019 Absa Insights Series, Roux Wildenboer, Head: Agriculture, Absa CIB, discusses the increase in renewable energy projects and how Absa is backing them with Hendrik van der Linde, Coverage Banker, Secondary Agriculture, Absa CIB, and Ray van Rooyen, Coverage Banker, Secondary Agriculture, Absa CIB. Video highlights: As load shedding continues, many sectors and businesses are moving into alternative energy sectors. It is not yet viable to move 100% off-grid, but as technology improves and solutions broaden, the Agri sector will look increasingly towards alternative energy sources. Consortiums that invest in alternative energy solutions are also on the rise. Roux WildenboerHead: Agriculture https://cib.absa.africa/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/file_example_MP3_700KB.mp3 Related Articles 2023 Agriculture Insights Agriculture funding in Africa is ripe for innovation How does the bank which funds the largest number of agriculture sector transactions in South Africa, utilise its skills and knowledge to improve food security and become a force for good across the African continent? Read more INSIGHTS SERIES Agriculture Insights 2023 Our foresight assists your business' sustainable growth potential. We understand that expert insights create great impact when actioned with collaboration, one sector at a time. Read more 2023 Agriculture Insights Transforming agriculture through innovative financing The Financial Times recently ran a fascinating article entitled: “Wine growers fear funding will wither after fall of Silicon Valley Bank” – As one of the premium lenders to the South African agriculture market, this headline definitely caught the eye. Read more
