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Centragrid Solar Power Plant

Centragrid's solar power plant at Nyabira, 35 km from Harare, is licensed for 25 MW and positioned to supply clean energy to Zimbabwe's capital. The operator reports that its first phase (2 MW) was completed in August 2019 and its second phase in September 2024.

Nyabira, Mashonaland West, ZimbabweUtility-scale solar PVNone
OperatorCentragrid Energy Systems Africa
EcosystemUtility-scale solar PV
StandardNone
StatusActive
LocationNyabira, Mashonaland West, Zimbabwe
Overview

Inside the project

Centragrid reports that the plant has exported 250 GWh and powered about 9,000 homes.

25 MW
Licensed capacity
250 GWh
Exported to date (operator)
9,000 homes
Powered (operator, approximate)

Objectives

  • Supply clean electricity to Zimbabwe's capital

Approach

  • Built in two phases: a 2 MW first phase completed in August 2019 and a second phase completed in September 2024.

Sources

Inspect 2 sources
  1. centragrid.com ↗https://centragrid.com/
  2. solarquarter.com ↗https://solarquarter.com/2023/05/02/old-mutual-invests-21-5-million-in-zimbabwes-centragrid-solar-power-plant/

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