Meridian Energy has unveiled a ZWD45 m ( $ 124,300 ) rural electrification project that includes the installation of solar mini grids throughout Zimbabwe . The mobile business of telecoms company Econet is targeting 100 locations in the first phase of the programme , which seeks to create employment and encourage the regeneration of rural businesses . Ugesi will roll out the first solar mini grids in the Zimbabwe region , of which three installations should be complete within six months .
Ugesi Energy has unveiled a ZWD45m ($124,300) rural electrification project that includes the installation of solar mini grids throughout Zimbabwe. The energy business of telecoms company Econet is targeting 100 locations in the first phase of the programme, which seeks to create employment and encourage the regeneration of rural businesses. Ugesi will roll out the first 10 mini grids in the Matabeleland region, of which three installations should be complete within six months.