Rainbow Tourism Group (RTG) intends to invest US$1 million in a one-megawatt solar power plant at its flagship Rainbow Towers Hotel and Conference Centre in Harare, aiming to mitigate the impact of persistent power outages.
This initiative also aligns with the group’s efforts to enhance operational growth and achieve its sustainability objectives.
RTG successfully implemented a similar project at the Kadoma Hotel and Conference Centre, which generated 320,233 kWh of clean energy in the previous year, providing the group with both sustainability benefits and cost reductions.
The proposed solar project is expected to produce enough electricity to meet the power requirements of the hotel and conference centre, which features 304 luxury rooms.
This initiative coincides with RTG’s ongoing efforts to minimise its environmental footprint.
The group has installed intelligent, energy-efficient systems in guest rooms during the 2024 renovations across all its hotels, resulting in reduced energy and water consumption.
In a statement accompanying the Group’s results, RTG Board Chairman Douglas Hoto reaffirmed the company’s commitment to Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) principles, ensuring sustainable and responsible growth.
“The year under review marked significant progress in climate action, social impact, and ethical governance, reinforcing our position as a leader in responsible tourism.
Sustainability was also a central focus in the refurbishment of the Rainbow Towers Hotel, where we integrated low-flow toilet systems and smart energy-efficient solutions.
These innovations have led to substantial reductions in both water and energy consumption, contributing to our broader sustainability objectives and ensuring that our hotels operate with minimal environmental impact,” said Hoto.
RTG chief executive Tendai Madziwanyika said the Rainbow Towers Hotel and Conference Centre solar project is one of several interventions introduced by the Group to reduce its environmental footprint while positively contributing to the ecosystems in which it operates.