The government through the Zimbabwe Energy Regulatory Authority (ZERA) has granted mobile network operator Econet Wireless a licence to construct its own solar power plant, after Econet applied for the licence in January. A notice which was published in State media reads,
GENERATION LICENCE No. GC 0066/2018
Issued by the Zimbabwe Energy Regulatory Authority (hereinafter referred to as the Authority) in terms of Section 4( 1 )( e) of the Energy Regulatory Authority Act (Chapter 13:23) as read with Section 42 of the Electricity Act (Chapter 13:19).
The Generation Licence is hereby granted to ECONET WIRELESS (PRIVATE) LIMITED (hereinafter referred to as the Licensee) in terms of Section 42 of the Electricity Act to construct, own, operate and maintain Econet Willowvale Solar Plant for the purposes of generation and supply of electricity for own consumption but connected to the grid.
Subject to the Electricity Act, Energy Regulatory Authority Act and the terms and conditions of its licence, the Licensee shall generate electricity for own use.
The conduct of the above-named Licensee under this Licence is subject to the conditions as outlined below or later revisions to these conditions as are approved by the Authority, the terms as set out in Section 47 of the Electricity Act and any other amendments to the relevant legislation.
ISSUED at Harare on the 27th day of March 2018
Eng. Dr Gloria Magombo
CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER
ZIMBABWE ENERGY REGULATORY AUTHORITY
Expiry Date: 27 March 2043