Zimbabwe makes more power thanks to extra water from the Zambezi River and better output at the Hwange Power Station. This helps wheat farmers plan for winter crops and improves business across the country. The Zambezi River Authority provides water to both Zimbabwe and Zambia.
Because of good rain this past season, Kariba Dam's power jumped from 185 megawatts to 485 megawatts. The total electricity available reached 1622 megawatts by Friday last week. Energy Minister July Moyo thinks power might keep improving through the coming months as things progress further.
The water used to make electricity went up to 27 billion cubic meters this year, compared to only 16 billion last year. Unit 7 at Hwange should start working again very soon after routine fixes are completed. Private companies have already added 71 megawatts to the system, with Chiredzi Green Fuel joining others starting in April.
Recent years have brought tough electricity shortages due to dry weather and old equipment problems. The two newest units at Hwange have already made big differences. Workers are fixing six older units using money from India's Export-Import Bank. These repairs should cut foreign power purchases and help factories run better.
People have noticed fewer blackouts lately as systems improve daily. Sydney Gata, who runs the Zimbabwe Electricity Supply Authority, wants the country to produce all its needed power by 2028. His team plans six new power plants this year, adding 1000 more megawatts to what already exists.
The electric company hopes to reach 2690 megawatts by 2029 through these efforts. Finance Minister Mthuli Ncube expects the economy to grow six percent this year, partly because farms and businesses can count on better electricity. More reliable power helps everyone plan their work and investments with greater confidence.
Because of good rain this past season, Kariba Dam's power jumped from 185 megawatts to 485 megawatts. The total electricity available reached 1622 megawatts by Friday last week. Energy Minister July Moyo thinks power might keep improving through the coming months as things progress further.
The water used to make electricity went up to 27 billion cubic meters this year, compared to only 16 billion last year. Unit 7 at Hwange should start working again very soon after routine fixes are completed. Private companies have already added 71 megawatts to the system, with Chiredzi Green Fuel joining others starting in April.
Recent years have brought tough electricity shortages due to dry weather and old equipment problems. The two newest units at Hwange have already made big differences. Workers are fixing six older units using money from India's Export-Import Bank. These repairs should cut foreign power purchases and help factories run better.
People have noticed fewer blackouts lately as systems improve daily. Sydney Gata, who runs the Zimbabwe Electricity Supply Authority, wants the country to produce all its needed power by 2028. His team plans six new power plants this year, adding 1000 more megawatts to what already exists.
The electric company hopes to reach 2690 megawatts by 2029 through these efforts. Finance Minister Mthuli Ncube expects the economy to grow six percent this year, partly because farms and businesses can count on better electricity. More reliable power helps everyone plan their work and investments with greater confidence.
