Zim targets clean energy by 2030

ZIMBABWE has reaffirmed its commitment to accelerating renewable energy deployment, improving energy efficiency and ensuring the energy transition delivers tangible economic and social benefits.

The commitment, announced at the 16th Session of the International Renewable Energy Agency (Irena) Assembly in Abu Dhabi, underscores Zimbabwe’s push to achieve universal access to clean and affordable energy by 2030, cut greenhouse gas emissions and attract billions of dollars in private investment to modernise its energy sector amid growing demand.

Energy and Power Development deputy minister Yeukai Simbanegavi said renewable energy was central to Zimbabwe’s climate action and development agenda.

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