THE National University of Science and Technology (Nust) is seeking bids for an environmental impact assessment study on its proposed solar power project expected to generate 0,5 megawatts (MW) for the institution’s power needs.
BY NQOBILE BHEBHE
The project is being carried out by the institution’s Technopark unit.
“The Nust Technopark, a business unit of the National University of Science and Technology intends to build a solar power station that will initially supply the entire daylight electricity needs of the university and later expand to produce electricity, commercially for the national grid,” a Nust statement said.
“In terms of the Environmental Management Act ( Chapter 20:27), The Nust Photovoltaic Electricity Project has been registered with the Environmental Management Authority (EMA) and now requires a full Environmental Impact Assessment Study.”
The Technopark unit conducts outreach activities as a way of building bridges and partnerships with industrial and commercial organisations in the country.
One of its major objectives is to be a catalyst for the economic and social advancement of Zimbabwean society by stimulating economic growth and modernisation.
The government has in recent months outlined several solar projects countrywide which are yet to take off.
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