10 Megawatt Solar Project Seeks Investor. Land already available on a long lease. Government authorisation is available. Environmental Impact Assessment done but pending submission..

1. (In Association With ZUVAN RENEWABLE POWER (Pty) Ltd)
Proposed Project: ZAPC Solar Project
Capacity : 10 MegaWatts
Layout : Fixed Tilt
Technology : Solar PV
Location : Harare, Zimbabwe

2. Land Availability : YES (Lease Agreement With Harare City Council through
ZAI).
Size : 12 Hectares
Distance to Grid Connection : 2 Kilometres
Government Authorisation : Yes
Site Annual Irradiance : 1600kW/h
Average sum of global irradiation per square meter received by the modules of
the given system (kWh/m2) = 2170KWh/m2

7.  Enter the industry as an Independent Power Producer (IPP)
 Enter the market not through the bidding process
 Enter into Private Power Purchase Agreements with private clients
 Enter into a 30 year Power Purchase Agreement with ZESA (with an option for
renewal).
Proposed Entry Into The Renewable Energy Sector

8. What Has Been Done So Far
 Developed a project concept report.
 Secured land lease with City of Harare.
 Obtained written government authorisation to implement the project.
 Consulted and engaged with Zimbabwe Electricity Transmission Company (ZETDC).
 Did an Environmental Impact Assessment (Consultant is still to be paid then the
Environmental Impact Prospectus can be submitted to Environmental Management
Authority.

9. What Remains To Be Done
**It should, however, be noted that most of the activities below can be made to run
concurrently:
 Seek investment finance /funding partner in return for equity.
 Do a feasibility study report.
 Present the Proof of Funding to Ministry of Energy. It’s a requirement to show
evidence of Proof Of Funding.
 Finalise applications for licences with ZIA and ZERA. (This can only be done once the
company has proof of funding from a financier or an investor).
 Negotiate Power Purchase Agreements with ZESA (with guidance from ZERA).
 Clear and level land (if need be. Otherwise the current site is flat already and
minimum environmental disturbance is envisaged).
 Procure panels, fittings and rails. Consider EPC.
 Employ and train labour and install PV panels.
 Connect to current grid.
 Commission the plant.
 Prepare a decommissioning plan for 25-30 years.

10. Timing
 The remaining activities can be run concurrently.
 These activities can be completed in a period ranging from 6 to 8 months
(or even less).
Planned Project Programme

11. Project Benefits
A. To Project Owners
 Ability to Build, Operate and possibly Transfer the power plant.
 Income/ revenue from the sale of electricity generated.
 Creation of opportunity for possible expansion into other cities, towns and countries in Africa.
 Maintenance costs, too, are relatively low, because a PV facility is a fixed installation, and has no
moving parts.
 Since the sun’s energy is free of charge and relatively consistent and predictable in an average year,
despite diurnal and seasonal variables, investment in PV represents long-term, predictable, lucrative
investment opportunities with comparatively low risks.
 The market for solar power plants continues to develop and increase
 The project, once commissioned, will be elevated to National Project Status hence no import duties
on components. The company will enjoy a tax break.
B. To Communities
 Creation of employment.
 Exchange of knowledge and skills.
 Empowerment.
 Provision of the much needed electricity in communities.
 Creation of community projects as part of Corporate Social Responsibility.
C. To the country
 Economic development
 Social development
 Good constant supply of electricity hence no more power cuts/outages hence improving lives of its
citizens.

12. ZAPC Project Team

13. Capital Requirements
 The company is seeking to raise at least US$24 million (or ZAR345.6million)
for the project.
 The company is prepared to cede equity to joint venture partners or to the
investor.
Contact Details
 Mr Lovemore Mauled
+ 27 71 980 1399
lovemauled@yahoo.co.uk or solarsolzim@gmail.com
 Ms Nobom Tshiki-Mfabana
+27 79 528 3955
nobom@mweb.co.za