located approximately 40 kilometers from Harare, Zimbabwe, is a significant renewable energy project inaugurated in May 2025 to alleviate the national energy crisis. As one of Zimbabwe’s largest solar projects, it boasts a capacity of 100 MW and is part of a broader, phased strategy to enhance the country’s solar energy generation
Description
The project is being developed by Geothermal Development and PT Pertamina Geothermal Energy. These companies also have ownership stakes in the project.
The geothermal power project will consists of 3 turbines each with 100 MW nameplate capacity.
Development status
The project construction is expected to commence from 2029. Subsequent to that it will enter into commercial operation by 2030.
About Geothermal Development
Geothermal Development Co (GDC) is an alternative energy company that provides consultancy and equipment leases for drilling and exploration. It develops and sells geothermal steam to private companies including KenGen and Independent Power Producers (IPPs) for the generation of electricity. GDC provides services including geothermal resource assessment, drilling, geothermal reservoir management, sale of steam and geothermal center of excellence. The company’s projects portfolio includes the Menengai project, Baringo-Silali project, Olkaria project and Suswa project. GDC is headquartered in Nairobi, Kenya.
About PT Pertamina Geothermal Energy
PT Pertamina Geothermal Energy (PGE), a subsidiary of PT Pertamina (Persero), is in the exploration, refinement, production and distribution of geothermal energy. PGE is a state renewable energy company. It is in core activities of steam supply operation, and electric power generation. The company operates its geothermal division through a joint operating contract arrangement. PGE carries out its business through its subsidiaries, namely, Area Geothermal Kamojang, Area Geothermal Lahendong, and Area Geothermal Sibayak. The company’s wholly-owned operations are in the states of Kamojang, Lahendong, and Siba Yak. It also operates through joint operations with different companies in Salak, Darajat, Wayang Windu, and Geodpa. The company markets its products through PT PLN Persero. The company is headquartered in Jakarta Indonesia.