Govt hires Cameroonian, Spanish engineers for wind energy assessment
Zimbabwe has an installed capacity of 2 412MW, but is generating between 1 100MW and 1 400MW against peak demand of more than 2 000MW.
By Tatira Zwinoira
Aug. 14, 2024
Thermal energy overtakes hydro as Zim’s biggest electricity source
The ministry will also promote research in modern energy technologies for sustainable clean energy solutions.
By Tatira Zwinoira
Mar. 1, 2024
The case for nuclear energy II
By 2025, the power utility, Zesa aims to add 2300 MW in order to respond to increased demand from the mining sector.
By Kevin Tutani
Aug. 18, 2023
In-Depth Interview: ‘Zim may begin power exports’
But that demand is being met, and we hope if we get better rains next year, we will have much room to export or reduce our imports.
By Freeman Makopa
Jul. 7, 2023
Zim not serious about ending energy crisis
“Solar potential is 16 to 20 megajoules per square metre per day, which is vastly unexploited and is present in several regions of the country.”
By Newsday
Mar. 28, 2023
US experts impressed by Zim biofuels move
FROST & Sullivan (F&S), the leading American business consultancy, says African countries must learn from Zambia and Zimbabwe’s biofuels consumption strategies.
By Tatira Zwinoira
Mar. 3, 2023
Power crisis: ‘It’s not all doom, gloom, we’re making headway’
As the country sees a surge in economic growth, with several energy intensive projects coming online, there will always be a need for us to increase our power generation capacity.
By Freeman Makopa
Feb. 17, 2023
Mining economy target dampened
This is US$5 billion short of authorities’ ambitious targets.
By The Zimbabwe Independent
Nov. 11, 2022
Crippling power outages intensify
Magombo said strategies had since been adopted to curb the challenges.
By Freeman Makopa
Sep. 26, 2022
