Dairibord Holdings plans to expand its renewable energy footprint across its entire manufacturing portfolio following the successful commissioning of its solar plant in Chipinge.
The Chipinge facility marks a pivotal turn in the group’s operational strategy, serving as a foundational blueprint for the company’s future energy expansion.
“On the energy front, we have reached a significant milestone with the commissioning of the Chipinge solar plant. This facility serves as a blueprint for our renewable energy transition, with plans already underway to roll out the same model across all our production sites to reduce grid dependency and carbon intensity,” Dairibord said in its latest financials.
The milk processor invested US$2 million in a solar plant project at its Chipinge depot to mitigate power outages.
In May 2023, Dairibord announced plans to invest US$3,6 million in three one-megawatt solar plants at the Chipinge, Chitungwiza, and Harare facilities.
The solar initiatives respond to escalating power outages estimated to be consuming 60% of production time.
The transition to embedded solar power addresses the dual pressures of regional energy shortages and global climate mandates.
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