Blanket mine solar power project, Zimbabwe
Name of the Project
Blanket mine solar power project.
Location
Zimbabwe.
Project Owner/s
Caledonia Mining Corporation.
Project Description
The project entails the construction of a 12 MW solar power plant to supply electricity to the Blanket mine.
Once completed, the project is expected to provide about 27% of the mine's total electricity demand.
Potential Job Creation
Not stated.
Capital Expenditure
Caledonia secured the $13-million in required funds for the project in September 2020.
Planned Start/End Date
The project is expected to be commissioned in the last quarter of 2021.
Latest Developments
Caledonia has appointed Voltalia as the contractor for the project.
The companies have agreed to an initial design-phase for the project, after which, subject to the conclusion of an engineering, procurement and construction contract, procurement and construction are expected to begin.
Key Contracts, Suppliers and Consultants
Voltalia (contractor).
Contact Details for Project Information
Caledonia Mining Corporation, tel +44 1534 679800 or email info@caledoniamining.com.
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