Monitoring Uninterruptible Power Supply in Zimbabwe

Is Zimbabwe achieving universal electricity access?

Despite recent achievements, Zimbabwe’s electricity sector still faces power supply deficits and slow progress toward universal electricity access. Peak electricity demand is projected to grow substantially, and achieving universal electricity access will require large investments, especially in solar power and grid expansion.

Why does Zimbabwe have a power supply deficit?

The weak financial state of Zimbabwe’s electricity companies is the most significant issue driving the country’s power supply deficits and slowing the expansion of universal access to electricity services. Energy tariffs do not reflect the financial costs of energy generation and distribution, leading to significant losses for power companies.

What is the power source in Zimbabwe?

The power source in Zimbabwe is sourced from local generation and imports. Local generation comes from Kariba Hydropower, Hwange coal-fi red power Station, and three small thermal power plants. Domestic generation comes from Kariba Hydropower, Hwange coal-fi red power Station, and three small thermal power plants. Supplementary power is imported from Mozambique, Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), and Zambia.

Why is Zimbabwe''s Electricity situation so bleak?

The dossier, recently tabled by the Parliamentary Portfolio Committee on Energy and Power Development, paints a bleak picture of the country’s electricity situation. It revealed the significant challenges faced by the Zimbabwe Power Company (ZPC), which have led to critically low levels of electricity production.