SolGas starts Hwange solar plant expansion

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SOLGAS Energy (SolGas) has begun the second phase of its Cross Mabale solar power plant expansion, to add a further 10MW to the first phase 5MW output capacity.
The Hwange plant, which is connected to the national grid, has a capacity of 5 MW, which is enough to power about 10 000 households.
The second phase of the project will increase the capacity of the Cross Mabale solar plant to 15 MW. The third phase is expected to add another 15 MW to give the station a combined output of 30MW.