Lake Kariba Floating Solar PV Project
Sector: Solar • Location: Zimbabwe
Source: ESI-Africa.com
A floating solar photovoltaic power system project on Lake Kariba in Zimbabwe, aimed at increasing electricity generation capacity. The project will be rolled out in two phases, starting with a 500MW pilot phase. Electricity from the pilot phase will be sold to a consortium of industrial and mining companies under a 20-year power purchase agreement at a cost-reflective tariff. The project preparat
- Status
- Prospective
- Sector
- Solar, Manufacturing (Industrial), Power Generation (CCGT), Government
- Location
- Zimbabwe
- Updated
- 22 Jul 2026
- Source
- ESI-Africa.com
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Description | A floating solar photovoltaic power system project on Lake Kariba in Zimbabwe, aimed at increasing electricity generation capacity. The project will be rolled out in two phases, starting with a 500MW pilot phase. Electricity from the pilot phase will be sold to a consortium of industrial and mining companies under a 20-year power purchase agreement at a cost-reflective tariff. The project preparation facility is expected to unlock a total investment estimated at $350 million. |
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Record type | Project |
Sector | Solar, Manufacturing (Industrial), Power Generation (CCGT), Government |
Article published date | 2025-09-16 |
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