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Zimbabwe looks to public to provide solar power amid energy crisis – EQ Mag

Zimbabwe looks to public to provide solar power amid energy crisis – EQ Mag

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Zimbabwe’s net metering system, launched in 2020, allows those producing private renewable energy to transfer excess generation to the national grid. The southern African country is suffering from chronic power shortages, especially after its main Kariba hydropower plant cut power last month due to low water levels.

According to the latest official figures, Zimbabwe’s net metering system currently has 117 active customers with a total power capacity of 4.9MW. But some analysts and lawmakers have questioned whether the system can be relied upon or expanded sufficiently to truly address the worsening energy crisis.

Source: Reuters
Anand Gupta Editor - EQ Int'l Media Network