POWER CRISIS NO MORE – ZESA DECLARES END TO LOAD SHEDDING IN ZIMBABWE

The Zimbabwe Electricity Supply Authority (ZESA) has announced that they have ended load shedding, which means there will be no more scheduled power outages in the country. ZESA stated that the power plants in Zimbabwe are now generating enough electricity to meet the needs of both households and industries, with minimal dependence on imports.

This news has been well-received by the business sector, as they can now plan their operations more effectively and ensure uninterrupted industrial processes. The improved electricity supply is expected to result in smoother industrial outcomes and create a more favourable environment for economic growth.

ZESA credits the successful implementation and completion of expansion projects for Units 7 and 8 at the Hwange Thermal Power Station for the end of load shedding. They also acknowledge the contribution of Independent Power Producers (IPPs) through the establishment of solar parks, as well as improved output from the Kariba Hydro-Power Station.

The total domestic generation capacity in Zimbabwe has now exceeded 1500MW, a significant improvement from less than 600MW in March of this year. Engineer Howard Choga, the acting MD of the Zimbabwe Energy Transmission and Distribution Company (ZETDC), stated during an interview that the progress made in power generation and supply has made a load shedding schedule unnecessary. He expressed confidence that there will be sufficient electricity supply for consumers in the foreseeable future.

“At the moment we are getting 100 megawatts from South Africa, and from Mozambique, we have two sources that is Hidroeléctrica de Cahora Bassa (HCB) of Mozambique, which is giving us 50MW and EDM 10MW. That’s enough for the demand in the country.”