Rainbow Tourism Group is expanding its renewable energy program with plans to install a 2-megawatt solar power system at the Rainbow Towers Hotel and Conference Centre, part of a broader sustainability strategy aimed at reducing energy costs and environmental impact.
The hospitality group said the new solar installation, scheduled for implementation in 2026, will be grid-tied, allowing excess electricity generated by the system to be fed into the national grid.
The project is expected to produce nearly 3 million kilowatt-hours of clean energy annually, contributing both to the company’s energy needs and the country’s broader energy resilience efforts.
The investment follows the successful rollout of a solar plant at Kadoma Hotel and Conference Centre, which generated more than 270,000 kilowatt-hours of clean energy over the past year and helped reduce the company’s energy costs by 31 percent.
Rainbow Tourism Group board chairperson Douglas Hoto said sustainability remains central to the company’s long-term strategy, with environmental, social and governance principles integrated across operations and capital investments.
The company has also introduced resource efficiency measures across its properties, including low-flow water systems to reduce water consumption and smart key card energy systems to optimize electricity usage in guest rooms.
The group’s sustainability strategy also includes employee and community initiatives.
During the year, the company’s Employer Assisted Housing Scheme benefited more than half of its employees, while community development programs received funding to support health institutions and orphanages across Zimbabwe.
The renewable energy investment comes during a period of strong financial performance for the hospitality group.
Rainbow Tourism Group reported a 13 percent increase in revenue to $50.3 million for the 2025 financial year, supported by growth in tourism, conferencing and its diversified hospitality portfolio.
The group’s total assets increased by 28 percent to $82.7 million following strategic acquisitions, including Montclair Hotel and Casino in Nyanga, MSK House in Cape Town and Batoka Safaris in Victoria Falls.
Chief Executive Tendai Madziwanyika said the company’s focus on renewable energy is both an environmental and business decision, aimed at reducing its carbon footprint while improving operational efficiency.
He said the company’s solar projects and resource efficiency initiatives are part of a broader plan to make sustainability a practical part of everyday operations across the group’s properties.
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