Zim receives bids for electricity storage facilities
Zimbabwe has been grappling with power shortages largely due to low water levels at Lake Kariba, which has resulted in low
About 50% of Zimbabwe's electricity demand is driven by the mining and other heavy industries. Despite having a vast renewable energy potential, 18 IPPs produce just about 136 MW of power for own consumption or for trading, out of which 36 MW is generated from Renewable sources.
Energy in Zimbabwe is a serious problem due to two main issues. Firstly, the extensive use of firewood leads to deforestation. Secondly, the electricity production capacity is too low for the current level of consumption, with a total combined capacity of 2,240 megawatts (MW) from one hydropower plant and four coal-fired generators.
Despite having a vast renewable energy potential, 18 IPPs produce just about 136 MW of power for own consumption or for trading, out of which 36 MW is generated from Renewable sources. The rest of their production is dominated by government owned power entities. Zimbabwe Power company (ZPC)operates and manages five power stations.
Despite recent achievements, Zimbabwe's electricity sector still faces power supply deficits and slow progress toward universal electricity access. Peak electricity demand is projected to grow substantially, and achieving universal electricity access will require large investments, especially in solar power and grid expansion.
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