For nearly a decade, the community of Caledonia on the outskirts of Harare has lived with an invisible barrier to opportunity: the lack of electricity. Despite being one of Zimbabwe’s fastest-growing townships, more than 165,000 residents have faced life in darkness since 2015. Homes, schools, clinics, and small businesses have struggled to thrive without reliable power.
At Grid Architecture (Pvt) Ltd, we believe access to electricity is not just about switching on lights—it’s about unlocking human potential. Our mission is to connect 28,000 households in Caledonia to affordable, reliable electricity, setting the foundation for social and economic transformation.
Caledonia is a vibrant township with huge potential for growth. Yet, without electricity, progress has been held back. Families rely on costly and unsafe alternatives such as candles and generators, while schools operate under challenging conditions. Access to modern healthcare, digital services, and business growth remains limited.
By building and operating a dedicated distribution network, Grid Architecture will tap power from the ZETDC bulk supply point and bring reliable electricity directly to households. This is not just an infrastructure project—it’s a lifeline for thousands of families.
The Government of Zimbabwe has set an ambitious target: connect 95% of households to power supply by 2030. Our project in Caledonia directly supports this goal. As one of the first private-sector-led distribution initiatives, it shows how collaboration between government and local companies can accelerate universal access.
A Step Toward Sustainable Energy
While the immediate focus is distribution, our long-term vision includes building a solar power plant near Caledonia. This renewable energy source will feed clean electricity into the grid, reducing reliance on the national utility during load shedding and ensuring greater resilience for the community.
Electricity access transforms communities. For families, it means children can study at night and live in safer environments. For entrepreneurs, it means new opportunities for growth, from small shops to digital services. For health facilities, it means reliable equipment and refrigerated medicines. Power is not just energy—it’s progress.
