What are Zimbabwe's energy projects?

The Government of Zimbabwe has prioritised energy projects as one of the key enablers to economic growth and development. The prioritised projects include new plants and the optimization of existing plants and are expected to add additional power to the grid as follows:

Where is Zimbabwe's Electricity produced?

Much of Zimbabwe's electricity is produced at the Kariba Dam Hydroelectric Power Station (about 750 MW), at Hwange Thermal Power Station which has an installed capacity of 920 MW, and at three minor coal fired stations.

What are the energy supply options in Zimbabwe?

The energy supply options fro Zimbabwe have a mixture of hydroelectricity, coal and renewable sources. The grid is well developed with efforts after 1980 having extended supplies to rural business and government administrative areas .

How much power does Zimbabwe import?

Currently power imports stand at around 400 MW. Industry and Commerce have struggled partly due to acute power shortages being experienced in the country. The Government of Zimbabwe has prioritised energy projects as one of the key enablers to economic growth and development.

How much electricity does Zimbabwe have?

Electricity in Zimbabwe As of 2021, Zimbabwe's installed electricity generation capacity was approximately 2,540 MW, with about 1,400 MW coming from thermal power plants and the remainder from hydropower plants, including the Kariba Dam.

What is Zimbabwe's hydropower potential?

Zimbabwe has a hydropower potential of 18,500 GWh a year, of which 17,500 GWh is technically feasible. To date about 19% of the technically feasible potential has already been exploited. Rusitu Hydro, a mini hydro plant of 750 kW operated privately sells power to the state-owned company, Zimbabwe Electricity Supply Authority Holdings (ZESA).