Geothermal Energy Independent Power Producer (IPP)
December 2 , 2023 359 days 363 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.