Story by Wellington Makonese
PRESIDENT Dr Emmerson Mnangagwa is expected to officially commission the new Glovers Solar Plant in Munyati, Kwekwe, this afternoon.
The project is set to boost electricity generation and support Zimbabwe’s renewable energy initiatives.
The project marks another milestone in Zimbabwe’s drive towards renewable energy generation and energy security.
Phase One of the plant has a generation capacity of 10 megawatts, exceeding 110 megawatts at full capacity, and is expected to produce approximately 20 gigawatt-hours of electricity annually.
The facility is equipped with over 18 000 solar panels, supported by more than 30 inverters and two smart transformers.
A six-kilometre transmission line has also been constructed as part of the project infrastructure.
The investment is expected to improve electricity supply for mining, agriculture, and industrial operations in the Midlands Province and beyond.
The project is also set to reduce dependence on electricity imports.
