Masimba cuts grid power but diesel use keeps rising

By ETimes

CONSTRUCTION firm Masimba Holdings reported a 6.8% increase in diesel consumption in 2025, while electricity usage declined as the company continued integrating renewable energy into its operations.

Diesel consumption rose to 2.92 million litres in 2025 from 2.73 million litres in 2024, according to the company’s latest energy data.

Petrol consumption increased by 48.5% to 47,960 litres from 32,305 litres a year earlier.

Electricity consumption, however, fell by 11.7% to 36,555 kWh from 41,405 kWh in 2024.

Source: Masimba Holdings 2025 Annual Report

Masimba, in its latest annual report, said it is “reducing energy consumption by integrating renewable energy.”

The company added that “Solar energy systems at project sites reduce reliance on grid electricity and diesel generators,” helping to “lower greenhouse gas emissions and operational costs.”

The figures show diesel remains Masimba’s primary energy source despite efforts to expand renewable energy use across its projects.

The decline in electricity consumption is consistent with the company’s strategy of deploying solar energy systems at project sites to reduce dependence on grid power.

Masimba described the initiative as “a key step toward sustainable, low-carbon energy solutions.”