Norton Solar Power Station, is a planned
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power plant in
Zimbabwe. The 100 megawatt installation is under development by the
government of Zimbabwe
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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.
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.
Norton is located approximately 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).
Cost, funding and timetable
The construction budget is quoted as US$125.5 million.
See also
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List of power stations in Zimbabwe
The following page lists all power stations in Zimbabwe.
Coal
Hydroelectric
Proposed hydro power stations
Batoka Gorge Hydroelectric Power Station
Solar
See also
* Energy in Zimbabwe
* List of power stations in Africa
* List of la ...
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Umguza Solar Power Station
References
External links
Estimated Location of Norton Solar Farm
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Power stations in Zimbabwe
Mashonaland West Province
Solar power stations in Zimbabwe