A NEW player in the energy sector has expressed interest in setting up a solar power plant in Midlands province as part of efforts to ease the country’s power woes.
BY NQOBANI NDLOVU
G-Watt Solar (Private) Limited has already applied to the Zimbabwe Energy Regulatory Authority (Zera) seeking clearance to construct and maintain the 10-megawatt (MW) power plant, the notice read.
The firm distributes solar products, including geysers, pumps, street lights, guard lights, off-grid systems, home kits and lanterns.
“Notice is hereby given that the Zera has received an application from G-Watt Solar (Private) Limited to construct, own, operate and maintain a 10MW solar photovoltaic power plant for the purposes of generation and supply of electricity in Zimbabwe,” Zera said in a statement this week.
“The solar project would also include the construction of a 2-kilometre overhead, 33-kilovolt transmission line to Eagle Vulture 132/33-kilovolt substation. The proposed plant will be located at Roslin Farm, Kwekwe, Midlands province.”
In September last year, government launched a solar energy campaign to encourage investors to explore the renewable energy source and feed into the national grid, which is currently experiencing a serious power deficit due to the massive drop in water levels at Kariba Dam and ageing equipment at Hwange Thermal Power Station.
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