Powering Progress: SANY Brings Reliable Genset Solutions to Zimbabwe

Across Zimbabwe and much of sub-Saharan Africa, power outages are more than an inconvenience — they are a barrier to productivity, safety, and economic stability. From agriculture to logistics, manufacturing to mining, industries rely on electricity to keep operations running. Yet, consistent access to power remains out of reach for many.

In response to this critical challenge, SANY Heavy Industry Zimbabwe Company has introduced the SANY diesel generator range to the Zimbabwean market. This move marks a significant milestone in the company’s broader strategy to establish a long-term footprint in Africa’s essential power infrastructure sector.

Bringing Genset Solutions to Zimbabwe
SANY Genset— the arm responsible for designing and manufacturing diesel generator sets for industrial and commercial use — has built a global reputation for reliable, high-performance, and efficient solutions. Now, these same technologies are available locally through SANY Heavy Industry Zimbabwe Company.

The Zimbabwe office, already a key hub for SANY’s construction and heavy equipment operations, is now equipped to offer, support, and service the full range of SANY gensets. This includes power ratings tailored for everything from small-scale businesses to large, mission-critical industrial sites.

Client-Focused Project Delivery
The first Zimbabwe-based deployment of a SANY diesel generator set was successfully completed for Ming Chang Sino-Africa Mining Investment (MCSA), a mining company operating in a sector heavily impacted by Zimbabwe’s ongoing grid power challenges. To maintain stable production and meet daily operational demands, MCSA sought a dependable off-grid power solution capable of supporting round-the-clock mining activities.

MCSA is no stranger to SANY equipment, having previously invested in SANY excavators, pumps, and other machinery. Their experience with the quality, durability, and service support of SANY products laid a strong foundation of trust, making SANY a natural choice when it came time to expand into power generation.




Faced with a persistent and unreliable power supply at their mining sites, MCSA required a high-output, reliable genset solution. They selected the SANY SYL1520 DC1 diesel generator, which delivers a main power capacity of 1,520 kW / 1,900 kVA. The project included a configuration of three sets, with advanced load management features that allow the system to dynamically adjust the number of operating units based on power demand, ensuring fuel efficiency without compromising performance.

Each power supply module is composed of four 380 kW units running in parallel, enabling seamless switchover and continuous operation even when one unit is offline for maintenance. This modular approach significantly enhances system reliability and minimizes operational disruption.

Encouraged by the performance of the initial deployment, MCSA has already confirmed plans to acquire an additional three SYL1520 DC1 generators, signalling confidence not only in the product, but in SANY Heavy Industry Zimbabwe Company as a trusted power solutions partner.