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Zimbabwean renewable energy developer Tatanga Energy has partnered with Modaso Energy, a subsidiary of the Geneva-based MISA Group, to launch a multi-technology 228MW hybrid power plant in the Guruve-Mazowe district.
The project represents a milestone in the country’s clean energy transition, combining wind, solar PV, and battery energy storage technologies at a single location.
According to Cofounder and CEO of Modaso Energy, Ramy Lafty, the goal is to bring a hybrid design, commercial structuring experience, project finance, equity and credentials with governments across the African continent in order to complete the project.
“The Guruver Mazowe site in Zimbabwe is the most advanced project in our portfolio”, said the CEO
The installation will combine 128MW of wind capacity, 100MW of solar power, and battery storage integration to optimize grid reliability.
Designed to deliver consistent, base-like power generation across day and night, the facility is projected to produce 550 gigawatt-hours (GWh) of clean electricity annually.
Memory Mashingaidze, Cofounder and Director of Tatanga Energy also added that although being the original developers of the project, the partnership with Modaso Energy, will help in making the project bigger and better.
She also pointed out that with such a big project taking place there will be job creation during construction and operation.
“We will have to upgrade the transport routes, and the grid will be enhanced”, said the Tatanga Energy Cofounder and Director, also noting these are some of the added benefits that come with a project of this scale.
By pairing wind generation which often peaks during off-peak and evening hours, with daytime solar generation and storage capabilities, the project aims to help stabilize the regional transmission grid while supplying predictable electricity.
Financial backing for the utility-scale project is advancing smoothly. Standard Bank has been appointed to arrange the project’s debt financing, with an official term sheet already agreed upon between the parties.
The commercial framework relies on a dual-offtaker structure.
State power utility Zimbabwe Electricity Supply Authority (ZESA) is expected to serve as the primary power buyer. Private trader Zim GreenCo has also signed Heads of Terms for a long-term power purchase agreement (PPA), securing a reliable market for the facility’s generation output.
The developers are aiming for financial close in mid-2027, following final technical, legal, and environmental approvals.
Construction is anticipated to proceed shortly thereafter, with full commercial operations targeted for 2029.
Once operational, the Guruve-Mazowe facility will significantly boost domestic generation capacity, alleviating power deficits and reducing reliance on electricity imports in Zimbabwe.
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