Huawei, Grid Africa partner to power Zimbabwe’s mining sector with solar

Staff Writer Grid Africa, a leading renewable energy provider, has partnered with global technology giant Huawei to implement a 72-megawatt (MW) solar power infrastructure project to cater to the energy needs of mines across Zimbabwe. The partnership aims to address the country’s chronic energy crisis and bolster the sustainability of its mining sector. The partnership,…

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Proplastics commissions solar plant

Staff Writer Proplastics has announced the successful installation and commissioning of a new solar power plant at its facility. In its half year financials, the group said the plant is expected to generate approximately 50,000 kilowatt hours (kWh) of electricity per month, significantly reducing the company’s reliance on grid power and diesel generators. The implementation…

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Grid Africa to power Zimbabwean mines, reduce energy imports

Staff Writer Grid Africa, a leading renewable energy solutions provider, has announced a major project to develop 72 megawatts (MW) of power for several mines in Zimbabwe. The initiative is set to transform the energy landscape of the country’s mining sector, saving the participating mines over US$9.2 million annually and significantly decrease their reliance on…

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Zesa ramps up solar investments to offset power cuts

Staff Writer The country’s power utility, Zesa Holdings, says it plans to significantly boost its renewable energy capacity and battery storage infrastructure to address Zimbabwe’s chronic power shortages. Zesa executive chairman Sydney Gata said the utility has identified several sites for solar power deployment and is currently conducting feasibility studies to ensure their bankability. “Zesa…

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Zimplats leads in green mining with 60% emissions cut

Staff Writer Zimplats Holdings (Zimplats) recorded a 60% decline in carbon dioxide emissions during the year ended June 30, 2024, primarily due to the increased availability and utilisation of hydropower. The country’s largest platinum miner’s emission reduction marks significant strides in reducing its carbon footprint and mitigating climate change impacts. The Australia Stock Exchange-listed miner’s…

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Zimbabwe ramps up solar power

Staff Writer President Emmerson Mnangagwa says two new solar plants totaling 250 megawatts (MW) are currently being developed. The clean energy boost will help the country meet growing energy demands while reducing carbon emissions. Speaking in the capital, Mnangagwa said the role of the energy and power sector in socio-economic development through industrialisation cannot be…

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EcoCash Holdings unit drives green energy adoption in Zimbabwe

Staff Writer EcoCash Holdings Zimbabwe’s banking unit, Steward Bank, is making significant strides in promoting clean energy adoption through its partnership with Distributed Power Africa. According to the company’s latest trading update, Steward Bank saw a remarkable 47% increase in green energy installations during the quarter ended May 31, 2024, compared to the previous quarter….

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