Harare, (New Ziana) — The Guruve Solar Park has become a shining example of Zimbabwe’s drive towards sustainable energy and rural development, with the 3-megawatt (MW) plant now feeding electricity into the national grid and completely eliminating load shedding for the local community.
In a post on its National Development Strategy 1 (NDS1) on Wednesday, the Government said the project, spearheaded by an Independent Power Producer (IPP), is part of Zimbabwe’s broader efforts to decentralize power generation and promote renewable energy.
“That’s fantastic news about the Guruve Solar Park! Hearing about the 3MW already feeding into the national grid and the ambitious target to reach 10MW by 2026 is a clear sign of progress in decentralizing power generation.
“The result of zero load shedding for the Guruve community demonstrates the immediate, positive impact of these Independent Power Producer (IPP) projects,” said the Government.
The success of the Guruve Solar Park is already being felt on the ground with residents and businesses in the area now enjoying uninterrupted electricity — a development that has boosted productivity, supported small enterprises, and improved service delivery in critical sectors such as education and health.
The project aligns with the government’s Vision 2030, which seeks to transform Zimbabwe into an upper-middle-income economy. Expanding access to affordable and reliable electricity is a key pillar under the National Development Strategy 1 (NDS1), which emphasizes infrastructure growth, renewable energy, and rural industrialization.
By increasing its capacity from the initial 2MW design to the current 3MW and aiming for 10MW, the Guruve Solar Park reflects the growing role of IPPs in strengthening the national grid while supporting rural electrification.
Experts say such developments are critical to unlocking value addition in agriculture and mining, empowering Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs), and enhancing the quality of life in rural communities through improved e-learning and reliable power for health facilities.
As Zimbabwe continues to harness its abundant solar potential, projects like the one in Guruve demonstrate how clean energy can power inclusive growth and bring the nation closer to its sustainable development goals.
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