TNPSC Thervupettagam

Geothermal Energy Independent Power Producer (IPP)

December 2 , 2023 351 days 347 0
  • Zimbabwe announced to construct its first utility-scale geothermal energy Independent Power Producer (IPP) and support the reduction of greenhouse Gas (GHG) emissions in the country.
  • In 2021, Zimbabwe’s total energy generation comprised 29% from non-renewable sources and 71% from renewables.
  • Hydropower is constituting 69% of total energy generation with the largest share.
  • The climate change-induced challenges have led to intensive load shedding and increased reliance on fossil fuels.
  • Zimbabwe is contributing only 0.03% of global greenhouse gas emissions in 2021.
  • It is highly sensitive to extreme climate events and ranks among the top 10 countries most affected by climate change.

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