Falcon College near Bulawayo built a massive solar power plant to escape Zimbabwe's electricity problems. The private school installed one megawatt of solar panels across campus with help from Cicada Solar company. Students can study without worrying about power cuts that plague the rest of the country. The solar system powers dormitories, classrooms, computer labs and sports fields completely. School officials decided diesel generators cost too much money to keep running every day.
Zimbabwe faces serious energy shortages that affect schools and businesses nationwide. The state power company ZESA warns large customers to find alternative electricity sources. Rolling blackouts hit communities across Zimbabwe as the national grid struggles to meet demand. Kariba hydropower station operates at less than half capacity because of low rainfall. Government officials blame international sanctions for preventing infrastructure improvements and new power plant construction.
Zimbabwe faces serious energy shortages that affect schools and businesses nationwide. The state power company ZESA warns large customers to find alternative electricity sources. Rolling blackouts hit communities across Zimbabwe as the national grid struggles to meet demand. Kariba hydropower station operates at less than half capacity because of low rainfall. Government officials blame international sanctions for preventing infrastructure improvements and new power plant construction.
