Zimbabwe expects 100 megawatts of electricity to be added to the national grid from renewable energy projects by the end of this year, with an additional 50MW in thermal power, a government minister said on Tuesday. "Cabinet advises that one thermal power project and ten renewable energy projects will come on board this year," Information Minister Monica Mutsvangwa said, speaking at a post-Cabinet press briefing. "The thermal power project will add 50MW to the national grid, while the renewable energy projects will provide about 100MW, translating to a combined total of about 150MW being realised from the projects," Mutsvangwa said. In the last couple of years, Zimbabwe has been stepping up incentives for solar power generation investors. According to Energy Minister Zhemu Soda, solar power generation investors can import solar equipment duty-free and can also enjoy five-year tax breaks.

Source: News 24 June 24, 2021 18:00 UTC