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Africa-Press – Zimbabwe. <\/strong><\/span>In a significant development, the Zimbabwe Power Company (ZPC), a subsidiary of the Zimbabwe Electricity Supply Authority (ZESA), successfully reconnected Hwange Thermal Power Station\u2019s Unit 6 last week. This achievement adds approximately 150 megawatts (MW) to the national grid.<\/p>\n

Another 100MW unit is expected to be brought back online within the next two weeks, further bolstering the country\u2019s power capacity.<\/p>\n

Energy and Power Development Minister Edgar Moyo, in an interview with The Sunday Mail<\/b>, highlighted the impact of these reconnections.<\/p>\n

The two units at Hwange are poised to enhance daily power generation, aiming for an impressive output of around 1,500MW. Here\u2019s what Minister Moyo had to say:<\/p>\n

Currently, we are producing about 1,300MW against a demand ranging from 1,700MW to 2,000MW. Last week, we successfully brought back Unit 6, one of our largest units, which now contributes 150MW.<\/p>\n

On April 7, we\u2019re set to bring back another 100MW unit, assuming all goes smoothly. This move will raise our production to the targeted 1,500MW.<\/p>\n

To address the remaining shortfall, local power generation is also supported by independent power producers, contributing an average of 80MW daily.<\/p>\n

This concerted effort aims to minimize reliance on imports, aligning with Zimbabwe\u2019s goal of self-sufficiency.<\/p>\n

Additionally, Zimbabwe has ambitious plans for the future. By September 2024, the country intends to install its first utility-scale battery storage system (USBSS).<\/p>\n

This large-scale battery storage acts as a giant rechargeable battery, storing excess electricity generated during off-peak hours and releasing it back into the grid during peak demand periods.<\/p>\n

Minister Moyo also revealed that the government secured a portion of a US$310 million loan from the Export-Import Bank of India.<\/p>\n

This funding will support the refurbishment of six old units at Hwange. However, additional funding remains a priority to ensure sustained progress.<\/p>\n

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