Kariba 600 MW floating solar project – Cabinet approval, groundbreaking held, detailed design & financing under way
تأهيل مسبق – Zimbabwe
Solar EPCs, floating-structure and HV substation suppliers should approach GreenGrid Energy: the USD 650M, 600 MW Kariba floating solar plant has Cabinet approval and is moving into detailed design and financing.
| Type | Pre-qualification / EOI |
|---|---|
| Status | Open – deadline not published |
| Country | Zimbabwe · Lake Kariba |
| Client / owner | GreenGrid Energy (developer); offtaker ZETDC |
| Value | USD 650M |
| Announced | 14 Oct 2026 |
| Project type | Power plants & renewables, Substations & transmission grids |
Trades and packages needed
- Solar PV & battery storage (main package)
- MV/HV substations & transmission lines (main package)
- Cables, switchgear & electrical materials (main package)
- Electrical installation (LV)
- Marine works, dredging & reclamation
- Structural & civil design
- Electrical & instrumentation (E&I) installation
What to do
Early stage – get on the client's or bidders' vendor lists now.