• A partnership well positioned to capitalise on the commercial and industrial solar opportunity in Zimbabwe...

  • Zimbabwe has inadequate electricity generation capacity, a constrained supply and unreliable distribution networks...

  • As the Zimbabwe economy grows we expect a significant increase in power demand, which presents a significant opportunity to bridge the capacity gap...

  • This supply growth will be fuelled by an increasingly supportive regulatory environment.

Our Solar Solution

DESIGNED FOR A SOLID BUSINESS CASE

We design for each site by considering load factors, seasonality, growth potential, cost and reliability of existing power sources.

As a result, target projects are well-optimised between energy sources so that solar capacity is maximised, scalable, designed to allow for future energy storage capacity and benefits from net metering.

PERFORMANCE GUARANTEED

We offer comprehensive performance guarantees to underwrite the solar investment.

System availability and output are guaranteed, and components are provided under warranty.

FUNDING PACKAGE

The effective cost per kWh of solar power goes down with longer term funding. Given the lack of long-term debt in Zimbabwe, Cicada Solar has created an innovative funding vehicle.

Up to 8 year funding is available within the local regulatory requirements with competitive interest rates for credit-approved customers.

COMPETITIVE EPC PRICING

Our scale gives us significant purchasing power in solar equipment.

Cicada’s existing Zimbabwean footprint provides cost efficient administration and logistics.

Our Partnerships

The people at Cicada Solar have over 20 years of experience in developing renewable energy projects. We also partner with local and regional suppliers who provide access to cutting edge renewable energy technology. For example, Terra Firma Solutions, who is a leading SA-based solar engineering and installation firm, having built over 250 commercial projects with a total installed base of around 300MW.

CICADA SOLAR
Project Case Studies

HARARE BUL AW A Y O MU T ARE ZIMBA B WE
Dormervale Farm

Dormervale Farm, Marondera North

  • 380 kWp grid-tied solar, integrated with generator and grid (“Hybrid”).
  • First farm site completed.
  • Mixed cropping with diversification to export horticulture.
  • Solar will displace ZESA and generator to feed irrigation and packshed.
TPZ Factory

TPZ Factory, Southerton

  • 500 kWp grid-tied solar.
  • Displaces ZESA use at TPZ.
  • Our reference industrial rooftop site – in operation since Q1 2022.
TPZ Factory

Virginia Farm, Darwendale

  • 170 kWp grid-tied solar, integrated with generator and grid (“Hybrid”)
  • Mixed cropping with diversification to export horticulture
  • Solar will displace ZESA and generator to feed irrigation and pack-shed
Virginia Farm

Paramount Garments, Southerton

  • 550 kWp grid-tied, solar-diesel hybrid.
  • Reduces ZESA and diesel generator use.
  • Significant energy cost savings for this major employer in the garment sector.

Cicada Solar Pipeline Projects

We have a number of Cicada Solar projects under negotiation across Zimbabwe.

Click or hover over the locations to discover more about each of our Cicada Solar projects across Zimbabwe.