The power barges that can light up our world

24 March 2015 - 10:13
By SHAUN SMILLIE

A solution to South Africa's energy crisis might come sailing in on the high seas, with enough power to light up a town. At least six South African companies have, according to a US power barge manufacturer, shown interest in the floating power barges. And they are easy to set up. Simply tow them into a harbour, plug them up to the grid and fire them up.

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