- Zimbabwe’s National University of Science and Technology (NUST) has announced plans to invite developers (IPP’s) to construct a 5MW solar farm on campus on a build, own, operate (BOO) scheme, a move aimed at boosting sustainable energy and infrastructure enhancement.
In a speech read on his behalf by Engineer Blessed Muketo, National University of Science and Technology (NUST) pro-vice chancellor, Professor William Goriwondo revealed the university plans to construct a 5MW solar farm.
He said according to the master-plan, land has been demarcated, and the project presents revenue for investors. Mr Muketo also said the university still has more than 10 primary structures that need to be constructed according to their master-plan, which investors can take as an opportunity.
“For us, we want uninterrupted power supply, and the investors will be collecting revenue,” he said
He also called upon investors to invest in student residents saying that NUST currently has 12 000 students, and they can only accommodate about 1 150.
“There is still a lot of buildings to be done in terms of faculty, staff, and many other structures, hence the aggressive approach in calling for investors,” said Eng Muketo.
He said they want to optimise the use of the land and introduce blocks that accommodate 1 000 to 1500 per block.
Author: Bryan Groenendaal
