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.
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January 31, 2020
Sable Chemicals to build 50 MW solar project in Kwekwe
Sable Chemicals Industries Ltd, a chemical-producing company based in Zimbabwe, through its unit, Tatanga Energy Pvt Ltd, has applied for a development license for the construction of a 50 MW sol...
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December 03, 2019
ZERA awards license for 50 MW solar PV in Bulawayo
The Zimbabwe Energy Regulatory Authority (ZERA) has granted a 25-year license to the Parvalue Energy (Private) Limited to develop and operate a 50 MW solar project in Bulawayo. The&nb...
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November 06, 2019
Caledonia Mining Corp seeks proposal for 20 MW Blanket Mine Solar Farm near Gwanda
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August 14, 2019
ZERA awards 100 MW solar project to Matshela Energy
The Zimbabwe Energy Regulatory Authority (ZERA) has awarded the development, construction, operation, and maintenance of the 100 MW solar plant called Matshela Energy – Gwanda Timber F...
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August 12, 2019
ZERA awards 100 MW solar project to Matshela Energy
The Zimbabwe Energy Regulatory Authority (ZERA) has awarded the development, construction, operation, and maintenance of the 100 MW solar plant called Matshela Energy – Gwanda Timber F...
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