{"id":483,"date":"2026-01-03T14:27:15","date_gmt":"2026-01-03T14:27:15","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/africa\/483\/"},"modified":"2026-01-03T14:27:15","modified_gmt":"2026-01-03T14:27:15","slug":"solar-and-storage-zimbabwe-2025-concludes-with-a-grand-celebration-of-clean-energy-leadership-and-innovation","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/africa\/483\/","title":{"rendered":"Solar And Storage Zimbabwe 2025 Concludes With A Grand Celebration Of Clean Energy Leadership And Innovation"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>            <a href=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/solarquarter.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/FI-1.jpg?fit=5616%2C3744&amp;ssl=1\" data-caption=\"\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"696\" height=\"464\" class=\"entry-thumb td-modal-image\" src=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/africa\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/FI-1.jpg\"   alt=\"\" title=\"FI\"\/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>The 4th Edition of Solar and Storage Zimbabwe 2025 concluded on a high note with the Solar and Storage Zimbabwe Leadership Awards 2025, recognising organisations, projects, teams, and individuals driving leadership, sustainability, and innovation across Zimbabwe\u2019s solar and energy storage ecosystem.<\/p>\n<p>The awards ceremony marked a fitting finale to a day of strategic discussions, industry collaboration, and shared commitment toward advancing Zimbabwe\u2019s renewable energy transition through solar energy, energy storage, and sustainable technologies. By recognising excellence across leadership, innovation, and individual achievement, the ceremony celebrated the changemakers shaping a resilient and future ready clean energy landscape for Zimbabwe.<\/p>\n<p>The awards were presented during the official awards ceremony, with the presence and recognition of the Advisory Council members Dr. Sosten Ziuku, Director Energy Conservation and Renewable Energy, Ministry of Energy and Power Development, Mr. Isaac Chiridza, Deputy Director, Ministry of Energy and Power Development Zimbabwe, Ms. Odellia Matangi Mangwengwende, Development Director, African Transmission Corporation, and Mr. Zivah Waniwa, Executive Director Zimbabwe and Zambia, MBHE Valley Acres, whose guidance played a pivotal role in shaping the event.<\/p>\n<p>Award Winners<\/p>\n<p>Leadership Awards<\/p>\n<p>Natfort Investments Pvt Ltd t\/a Natfort Energy<br \/>\u00a0Best Solar Off Grid Project of the Year<\/p>\n<p>Aiko Solar<br \/>\u00a0Best Solar PV Technology of the Year<\/p>\n<p>Purleigh Investments<br \/>\u00a0Best Solar Energy Storage Solution<br \/>\u00a0Best Solar Project Engineering of the Year<br \/>\u00a0Solar Company of the Year Agrovoltaics<\/p>\n<p>Ecolus Energy<br \/>\u00a0Solar Company of the Year Rooftop Residential<\/p>\n<p>Sinet Africa Pvt Ltd<br \/>\u00a0Company of the Year Innovation in Design and Engineering<\/p>\n<p>Women in Energy WENERGY Awards<\/p>\n<p>Gloer Investments Pvt Ltd<br \/>\u00a0Gloria Gawe Bususu, Managing Director<\/p>\n<p>Purleigh Investments<br \/>\u00a0Susan Mawonawani, Managing Director<\/p>\n<p>Industrial Lighting Pvt Ltd<br \/>\u00a0Tanyaradzwa Sonja Nago, Managing Director<\/p>\n<p>Vital Recycling<br \/>\u00a0Lucy Sitshengi Dlodlo, Project Manager Sustainability<\/p>\n<p>Empowered Solar Africa<br \/>\u00a0\u00a0Colleen Goredema, Founder &amp; CEO<\/p>\n<p>Solar Icons<\/p>\n<p>Terence Chambati, Country Head Zimbabwe, Grid Africa<\/p>\n<p>Jordan Assassa, Chief Executive Officer, Green Power<\/p>\n<p>Kundai Ngwena, Outgoing Chairperson for Infrastructure and Energy, African Union Economic Social and Cultural Council<\/p>\n<p><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"696\" height=\"464\" data-attachment-id=\"202422\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/solarquarter.com\/2026\/01\/02\/solar-and-storage-zimbabwe-2025-concludes-with-a-grand-celebration-of-clean-energy-leadership-and-innovation\/img_4075\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/solarquarter.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/IMG_4075.jpg?fit=5616%2C3744&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"5616,3744\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;5&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;Canon EOS 5D Mark II&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;946684822&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;50&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;250&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0.01&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"IMG_4075\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/solarquarter.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/IMG_4075.jpg?fit=300%2C200&amp;ssl=1\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/solarquarter.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/IMG_4075.jpg?fit=696%2C464&amp;ssl=1\" src=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/africa\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/IMG_4075.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-202422\"  \/><\/p>\n<p>A Moment of Recognition and Progress<\/p>\n<p>The Solar and Storage Zimbabwe Leadership Awards 2025 served as a strong affirmation of Zimbabwe\u2019s advancing clean energy journey. Each recognition reflected the country\u2019s growing focus on leadership, sustainability, and innovation across the solar and storage value chain.<\/p>\n<p>As the ceremony concluded with shared celebrations and strengthened industry connections, a clear message emerged. 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