Solarcentury, Dallaglio partner to power Eureka

Zim Now Writer

British company Solarcentury Africa has signed an agreement with Dallaglio to build a 7 MW solar plant for Eureka Gold Mine in Zimbabwe.

“We are thrilled to announce our partnership with Dallaglio, marking a significant milestone in our mission to develop a renewable asset portfolio in Zimbabwe and the surrounding region. We applaud Dallaglio for their dedication to sustainability and express our gratitude for entrusting Solarcentury Africa with the responsibility of delivering this project,” said Solarcentury Africa CEO, Jason De Carteret.

**Solarcentury Africa CEO, Jason De Carteret**

“The Partnership with Solarcentury Africa is an important sustainability step for us, it reduces our cost of production and by outsourcing the project development to Solarcentury Africa, it allows Dallaglio to focus on our core business,” said Dallaglio CEO, James Beare.

Dallaglio, through Delta Gold Zimbabwe, owns Eureka Gold Mine, which is one of Zimbabwe’s largest and most technologically advanced gold mining operations and a key driver of economic development in the Guruve District, creating jobs and bolstering the local economy.

Solarcentury Africa will be overseeing the project’s design, development, financing, construction, and operation phases, with financial closure anticipated early next year.

Zimbabwe’s power sector faces considerable challenges and reforms. With an estimated 40% of the country’s power demand originating from the mining and heavy industry sectors, projects like this one are instrumental in supporting Zimbabwe’s energy transition and the nation’s projected 5% economic growth rate.

Solarcentury said the project has received full support from the Zimbabwe Investment and Development Agency, which is actively assisting in securing the necessary licenses and permits.