Private companies across Zimbabwe keep pumping money into power projects, mostly renewable energy, to meet their needs. ZERA data shows 29 projects will add 1,688 megawatts to the country's supply. Companies really love solar—they've planned 25 solar projects that'll produce 403 megawatts of clean energy.
Coal remains the biggest power source, though. Three thermal projects will create 1,265 megawatts, proving that traditional energy still matters to many businesses. The largest project belongs to Prestigious Preserve, building a massive 1,200 megawatt coal plant in the River Ranch area. Max Mind Investments plans another thermal plant producing 240 megawatts of power.
Solar projects keep popping up everywhere. Caledonia Mining built its second solar plant at Blanket Gold Mine, and Rio Zim has multiple solar sites totaling 30 megawatts. ZERA chief Edington Mazambani said companies installing solar for themselves succeed almost 100% of the time, unlike those trying to supply the national grid, who struggle with money problems.
Major corporations like Schweppes Zimbabwe, Zimplats, and Bikita Minerals have all started using solar energy. Econet Wireless launched a 466-kilowatt solar plant at its Willowvale complex. These businesses want reliable power because ZESA can't always deliver due to financial issues.
Coal remains the biggest power source, though. Three thermal projects will create 1,265 megawatts, proving that traditional energy still matters to many businesses. The largest project belongs to Prestigious Preserve, building a massive 1,200 megawatt coal plant in the River Ranch area. Max Mind Investments plans another thermal plant producing 240 megawatts of power.
Solar projects keep popping up everywhere. Caledonia Mining built its second solar plant at Blanket Gold Mine, and Rio Zim has multiple solar sites totaling 30 megawatts. ZERA chief Edington Mazambani said companies installing solar for themselves succeed almost 100% of the time, unlike those trying to supply the national grid, who struggle with money problems.
Major corporations like Schweppes Zimbabwe, Zimplats, and Bikita Minerals have all started using solar energy. Econet Wireless launched a 466-kilowatt solar plant at its Willowvale complex. These businesses want reliable power because ZESA can't always deliver due to financial issues.
