- 10.8MW Phase 1 connected to ZESA national grid in February 2026.
- First stage of a planned 110MW solar development near Kwekwe.
- Project positioned as proof of concept for Zimbabwe’s Government Support Agreement framework.
The 10.8MW Glovers Solar Park in Munyati, near Kwekwe, was officially commissioned and connected to the Zimbabwe national grid this month, marking a significant addition to Zimbabwe’s generation capacity.
The project, developed as a joint venture between New Glovers Solar and New Sahara Ventures, represents Phase 1 of a larger 110MW solar initiative planned for the site. The initial 10.8MW installation now feeds directly into the grid operated by the Zimbabwe Electricity Transmission and Distribution Company, strengthening supply in the Midlands Province, one of the country’s key industrial hubs.
Clever Chinoda, CEO of New Glovers Solar, is leading the development. The plant is expected to play a stabilising role in a region that has historically experienced supply constraints, particularly affecting mining and manufacturing operations around Kwekwe.
Beyond its generation capacity, the Glovers Solar Park carries broader economic and policy significance. The project is being positioned as a proof of concept for Zimbabwe’s new Government Support Agreement framework, introduced to unlock stalled private sector energy investments.
The GSA framework is designed to address long standing barriers such as currency volatility and non-cost reflective tariffs that have constrained the financial viability of many licensed solar IPPs. Under the new structure, tariffs are intended to be cost reflective, indexed to US$ to mitigate local currency risk, and supported by prioritised access to foreign exchange for debt servicing and investor returns.
For Zimbabwe’s renewable energy sector, the successful commissioning of the 10.8MW Phase 1 plant signals renewed momentum for utility scale solar development and provides an early test case for policy reforms aimed at restoring investor confidence.
Author: Bryan Groenendaal
