Norton Solar Power Station Explained

Norton Solar Power Station
Coordinates:-17.9997°N 30.6156°W
Country:Zimbabwe
Location:Norton, Mashonaland West Province
Status:P
Cost:US$125.5 million
Owner:Norton Solar Company
Solar Type:PV
Ps Electrical Capacity:100MW

Norton Solar Power Station, is a planned solar power plant in Zimbabwe. The 100 megawatt installation is under development by the government of Zimbabwe and independent investors from the country of Belarus. However, the project is expected to be developed under the independent power producer model, with a 25-year power purchase guarantee by the Zimbabwe Electricity Distribution Company (ZETDC), as part of the arrangements.[1] [2]

Location

The power station would be located in the city of Norton, in Mashonaland West Province. The government of Zimbabwe has identified pieces of real estate near Norton which will host the solar farm.[1] [2] Norton is located approximately 50km (30miles) by road, southwest of Harare, the capital and largest city in Zimbabwe.

Overview

The solar farm would have generation capacity of 100 megawatts. The energy produced would be sold to ZETDC, under a 25-year power purchase plan. The energy would then be integrated into the Zimbabwean national grid. The Belarus-based investors plan to establish a special purpose company that will be involved in renewable energy generation and possibly other investments. For descriptive purposes we will call the special renewable energy investment company: Norton Solar Company (NSC).[3]

Cost, funding and timetable

The construction budget is quoted as US$125.5 million.[1] [2]

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Notes and References

  1. Web site: Belarus Investors Win Tender For 100 Megawatt Solar Plant . 14 August 2021 . NewZimbabwe.com . 17 August 2021 . Robert Tapfumaneyi . Harare.
  2. Web site: New: 100 MW Solar Plant For Norton . . 12 August 2021 . The Sunday Mail . 17 August 2021 . Harare.
  3. Web site: ED, Belarus Envoy Hold Crucial Talks . 17 September 2019 . . Zvamaida Murwira . 17 August 2021 . Harare.