ZESA Shuts Down 2 Power Stations Because Of Oversupply of Electricity

Zesa Holdings subsidiary, the Zimbabwe Power Company (ZPC) is reported to have shut down the Bulawayo and Munyati Power Stations. The two power stations have currently been deemed surplus to requirements as there is an oversupply of electricity. However, Zimbabwe’s three power stations which are currently in operation, Hwange, Kariba and Harare are producing just over 1216 MW which is still a shortfall as Zimbabwe needs at least 1450 MW. This means that the difference is being met through imports from South Africa and Mocambique.

The two power stations which have been offline for the past two weeks can generate 190 MW, and lessen the amount of foreign currency needed to pay for imports.

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