Zimbabwe opens tender for 500 MW of solar capacity

The Government of Zimbabwe has launched a tender to contract 500 MW of solar PV capacity through state-owned utility, Zimbabwe Electricity Transmission, and Distribution Company (ZETDC). The capacity will be distributed throughout the country.

Scope of work and its components include installation of solar PV capacity at various sites, grid connection, signing power connection and power purchase agreements (PPA), operation and maintenance, training and capacity building, and ensuring social upliftment projects for vulnerable groups.

Bidding documents will be available for interested companies starting from June 2020. Details of the tender can be viewed here.