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[QUOTE="Nehanda, post: 29473, member: 2262"]
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.

Zimbabwe Electricity Transmission and Distribution Company wants more people to join its net metering program. This setup lets you link your solar panels to the national grid. When your system makes extra electricity, the grid stores it and credits your bill. You need a special inverter and meter to make this work.

Net metering helps your batteries last longer because they won't drain as often. You'll pay less for electricity each month. Your solar equipment will work better and produce more power. The grid acts like a giant battery, which saves you money on buying storage batteries. You can power several buildings with one system. Neighborhoods that generate enough power can avoid blackouts completely. As a producer-consumer, you help keep the electric grid stable.
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