Eureka Gold Mine, located in the Mashonaland Central province, about 150 kilometers north of Harare, has commissioned a 5.4 megawatt (MW) solar power plant as part of an energy project estimated to cost between 12 and 15 million dollars. The announcement was made on July 23, 2026, on the company’s X account.
The project is being developed by Dallaglio Investments, a subsidiary of Padenga Holdings. Eventually, the solar installation is expected to reach a capacity of 16.4 MW. According to the company, around 8.2 MW is expected to be fed into the national electricity grid under Zimbabwe’s current net metering mechanism.
The first phase includes 42 rows of solar panels, seven inverters, and a 5.5 MW transformer station designed to directly power the mine’s facilities. The project is based on solar tracking technology, which, according to the company, allows for electricity production for 10 to 11 hours per day, compared to around six hours for fixed solar systems.
According to the company, this infrastructure is expected to enhance the mine’s energy supply, particularly for ore processing facilities that require continuous power supply. It should also help reduce reliance on diesel generators, often used during disruptions in the national grid.
For Eureka Mine, this investment is expected to improve operational continuity, enhance production efficiency, and reduce costs associated with power outages.
