Trymore Tagwirei

Innscor Africa plans to commission an additional 25 megawatts (MW) of commercial and industrial solar power across its operations in the 2026/27 financial year, as the diversified group intensifies investments in renewable energy to reduce power supply risks and lower operating costs.

The planned expansion builds on the group’s existing solar installations and forms part of its broader sustainability strategy outlined in its 2025 annual report, which positions renewable energy adoption as a key driver of long-term operational resilience and cost efficiency.

“As of 30 June 2025, the group had commissioned 6MW of commercial and industrial solar capacity across various operating sites, with a further 25MW planned to be commissioned across the group in the 2026/27 financial year,” the annual report states.

The new solar capacity will be deployed across several major business units, including Baker’s Inn (north and south regions), the Colcom Complex, National Foods’ Aspindale site, NatPak’s Kelso, Plymouth and Craster sites, as well as the Buffalo Brewing Company.

The report also highlights significant progress already made in renewable energy adoption, noting that 54 of Profeeds’ 57 branches are now powered by solar energy, reducing reliance on grid electricity.

“Sustainability is embedded in the group’s operating model and guides how operational risks are managed while supporting long-term business growth,” the report says.

Continued investment in renewable energy is expected to strengthen the group’s resilience, improve cost efficiencies and enhance reliability across its diversified operations.