Who owns the electricity supply industry in Zimbabwe?

The electricity supply industry (ESI) in Zimbabwe is dominated by government owned power entities. The main entities are the Zimbabwe Power Company (ZPC) and the Zimbabwe Electricity Transmission and Distribution Company (ZETDC).

Who owns Zimbabwe Power Station?

It is owned and operated by the national electricity company Zimbabwe Electricity Supply Authority. It was built in two stages and consists of 4 units of 120 MW each, 2 units of 220 MW each and 2 units of 300 MW each. Engineering Consultants, Merz & McLellan, were employed for the design and supervision of the construction of the power station.

What is the largest power station in Zimbabwe?

Situated in the North Western part of Zimbabwe, Hwange Power Station is the largest coal-fired power station with 920MW installed capacity which comprises of 4x120MW and 2x220 MW units. In 1955, it was decided to dam the Zambezi River at the Kariba Gorge to supply power to Zimbabwe and Zambia.

Where is the largest coal-fired power station in Zimbabwe?

Hwange Power Station, located in the North Western part of Zimbabwe, is the largest coal-fired power station in the country. In 1955, it was decided to dam the Zambezi River at the Kariba Gorge to build this Power station. It is located in the Workington area of the capital city along Coventry Road.

What energy sources are available in Zimbabwe?

Zimbabwe is endowed with a wide variety of conventional energy sources for electricity generation, of which the main ones are coal, hydro, and coal-bed methane. Other available renewable energy sources include hydroelectricity, solar radiation, and wind. Hydropower potential on the Zambezi River, is to be shared equally between Zimbabwe and Zambia.