Africa University plans to build a 250kW solar power plant as more businesses switch to making their electricity. This private college wants to cut power costs and make sure they never lose electricity during outages. Many companies in Manicaland, like Tanganda, Ariston Holdings, and several farms, already use solar panels to keep operations running smoothly.
The Zimbabwe Energy Regulatory Authority announced that Africa University applied to set up this solar system at Number 1, Fairview Road, Old Mutare. The school will use all the electricity from these panels for campus needs. Their system won't connect to the public power grid. The university submitted this application according to Sections 42 and 46 of the Electricity Act...