HARARE — Zimbabwe’s energy sector could receive a significant boost from plans by Tatanga Energy and Modaso Energy to develop a 228-megawatt hybrid renewable power plant in the Guruve-Mazowe area, combining wind, solar and battery storage to supply electricity to the domestic market.
The proposed project will comprise 128MW of wind generation and 100MW of solar capacity, supported by battery storage, with projected annual output of approximately 550 gigawatt-hours (GWh). The development is expected to strengthen electricity supply while adding renewable generation capacity to a power system facing persistent demand and reliability challenges.
Modaso Energy is part of Geneva-based MISA Group. Standard Bank has been appointed to arrange project debt, with a term sheet already agreed, an important step towards securing the financing required for construction.
The project is expected to supply electricity primarily to ZESA, while Zim GreenCo has signed Heads of Terms for a long-term power offtake arrangement. Financial close is targeted for mid-2027, with commercial operations scheduled to begin in 2029.
⚡️Zim energy developer Tatanga Energy and Modaso Energy, part of Geneva-based MISA Group, have announced plans for a 228MW hybrid plant in Guruve-Mazowe.
It will combine 128MW wind, 100MW solar and battery storage, generating 550GWh annually.
Standard Bank will arrange project debt, with a term sheet agreed. ZESA is expected to be the main power buyer, alongside Zim GreenCo, which has signed Heads of Terms for a long-term offtake contract.
Financial close is targeted for mid-2027, with operations expected in 2029.
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The proposed investment has implications beyond electricity generation. Reliable power is a critical input for Zimbabwean manufacturers, mining companies, agricultural processors and other businesses whose operating costs and production schedules are affected by supply interruptions. Additional generation could reduce reliance on expensive alternative power arrangements and improve the predictability of industrial operations.
The combination of wind and solar is also intended to diversify generation sources, while battery storage could help manage fluctuations in renewable output. The commercial value of the storage component will depend on its capacity, operating configuration and ability to deliver electricity when generation from the two renewable sources is lower.
NewZWire has highlighted the importance of private-sector investment in addressing Zimbabwe’s electricity constraints, as energy availability remains a key consideration for industrial recovery and investment decisions. The proposed Guruve-Mazowe development adds to the pipeline of projects seeking to mobilise private capital for domestic power generation.
The Zimbabwe Mail notes that the project’s economic contribution will depend on more than its installed capacity. Financing completion, grid connection, transmission infrastructure, construction costs and the bankability of power purchase arrangements will determine whether the proposed output can be delivered commercially.
With financial close still targeted for 2027 and operations expected in 2029, the development remains at the planning and financing stage. If implemented as scheduled, the 228MW project would provide additional renewable electricity and support efforts to expand Zimbabwe’s domestic generation base.
