According to Energy Minister July Moyo, Zimbabwe has approved a new Energy Compact to boost its power supply through local generation and regional connections.
The plan aims to expand both thermal and renewable energy sources across the country. Many households already use solar panels for their needs and can sell excess power back to the national grid. Companies also contribute to the power network as they generate extra electricity beyond their requirements. The nation has started looking into wind energy, with three potential sites identified for investors.
Water remains Zimbabwe's main renewable resource despite climate change impacts. The government plans to develop run-of-river projects on the Zambezi that can generate power even during dry periods without needing large reservoirs. Batoka stands as one such project site.
The country currently connects with South Africa and Mozambique through 400 kVA lines and links to Zambia, which provides indirect access to the Democratic Republic of Congo. Future connections between Zambia and Tanzania will open pathways to East African countries, including Kenya, Uganda, Rwanda, Burundi, Ethiopia, and eventually Egypt.
A Presidential Household Scheme targeting 1.2 million people will increase rural solar installations over two years. The government also works to bring electricity to schools and clinics nationwide, with more than 5,000 schools already connected to the grid.
The plan aims to expand both thermal and renewable energy sources across the country. Many households already use solar panels for their needs and can sell excess power back to the national grid. Companies also contribute to the power network as they generate extra electricity beyond their requirements. The nation has started looking into wind energy, with three potential sites identified for investors.
Water remains Zimbabwe's main renewable resource despite climate change impacts. The government plans to develop run-of-river projects on the Zambezi that can generate power even during dry periods without needing large reservoirs. Batoka stands as one such project site.
The country currently connects with South Africa and Mozambique through 400 kVA lines and links to Zambia, which provides indirect access to the Democratic Republic of Congo. Future connections between Zambia and Tanzania will open pathways to East African countries, including Kenya, Uganda, Rwanda, Burundi, Ethiopia, and eventually Egypt.
A Presidential Household Scheme targeting 1.2 million people will increase rural solar installations over two years. The government also works to bring electricity to schools and clinics nationwide, with more than 5,000 schools already connected to the grid.
