Practical Action Consulting (PAC) is the consulting arm of Practical Action, an international non-governmental organisation that uses technology to challenge poverty in developing countries.

The SIRDC was established by the Government of Zimbabwe in 1993, under the provisions of the Research Act of 1986. The Centre provides technological expertise in the diverse areas in which Zimbabwe's industrial enterprises operate.

Formed with an objective of reducing the power cost for its clients, Fourth Partner Energy (4PEL) has become a leading Renewable Energy Services Company (RESCO) in Distributed Solar in India. 4PEL cater to the energy needs of more than 60 institutional and corporate clients.