What are the challenges facing Zimbabwe's energy system?
Zimbabwe’s government has announced its facing critical power shortfalls. The country’s anchor power producer, Kariba Dam, might production in weeks due to dropping water levels. Tafadzwa Makonese spoke to Moina Spooner from The Conversation Africa about what can be done. What are the main challenges facing Zimbabwe’s energy system?
What is the energy supply in Zimbabwe?
In 2022, energy supply in Zimbabwe is a mix of hydropower (68.17%) coal and renewable energy sources (31.83%), according to the Zimbabwe Energy Regulatory Authority. Over the past five years, independent power producers (IPPs) have explored alternative energy sources such as solar, wind, geothermal, biofuels and biomass.
Should Zimbabwe invest in solar energy?
In the last couple of years there has been an increased focus on solar energy. Zimbabwe has solar irradiation averaging 20 MJ per m2 and 3,000 hours of sunshine per year. Its location and climate provide a lucrative opportunity for investment in solar energy technology and the government is looking to provide incentives to leverage in the sector.
How did Zimbabwe achieve a fuel blending target?
Zimbabwe imports all of its fuel, and the government had a target to substitute at least 10% of the nation’s fuel requirements by 2020. It sought to achieve this by increasing production of fuel blending by upping the production of ethanol through sugarcane production.
What is the Zimbabwe Energy Regulatory Authority 2021-2025 strategic plan?
In 2020, the Zimbabwe Energy Regulatory Authority (2021-2025) Strategic Plan was approved. Among other targets, it sets out the following proposed deliverables: Increasing the number of operational IPPs from the current 30 (as at September 2022), to 90 by 2023. Energy prices to reflect Return on Investment to promote viability of IPPs.
What are Zimbabwe's investment opportunities?
Investment opportunities will arise in two main areas in Zimbabwe in the next decade: renewable energy and petroleum. The government has provided incentives to the energy sector and awarded several IPP licenses to different companies, but very few of these projects have been executed.
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