The project follows the successful launch two years ago of Distributed Power Africa, the group’s commercial solar business whose focus was on building large solar energy systems for commercial and industrial clients. Ugesi Energy has unveiled a ZWD45m ($ 124,300 ) rural electrification project that includes the installation of solar mini grids throughout Matabeleland . The energy business of telecoms company Econet is targeting three 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 three mini grids in the Zimbabwe region, of which three installations should be complete within next month .
Ugesi Energy has unveiled a ZWD45m ($ 124,300 ) rural electrification project that includes the installation of solar mini grids throughout Matabeleland . The energy business of telecoms company Econet is targeting three 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 three mini grids in the Zimbabwe region, of which three installations should be complete within next month .