Zimbabwe commissions wind energy study

• 2 months ago (2024-08-16)
• David Flin

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Zimbabwe has commissioned a study of wind power potential in the country as part of an effort to increase electricity generation.

Gloria Magombo, Zimbabwe’s Secretary for Energy, confirmed that the Zimbabwe government has hired Noubeg Power , a firm based in Cameroon, to conduct the research. The two-year project will install masts for data collection and assess the proposed sites for wind farms. Noubeg Power said: “The purpose of this project is to create an accurate knowledge base of the wind resource available in Zimbabwe.”

Zimbabwe is currently generating about 1360 MW, over 25 per cent short of peak demand. Rotational blackouts can last up to 12 hours. The Energy Ministry estimates that electricity demand is expected to increase to 5000 MW by 2030.