Zimbabwe\u2019s national power utility has warned of extended load-shedding across the country due to decreased electricity generation at the Hwange Thermal Power Station.<\/p>\n
In a statement released on Saturday evening, the Zimbabwe Electricity Supply Authority (ZESA) said a technical problem with Unit 8, which has a 300 MW capacity, at the Hwange Thermal Power Station has led to a shortfall in electricity supply on the national grid.<\/p>\n
\u201cZESA Holdings would like to inform its valued customers that the national power grid is currently experiencing reduced electricity generation capacity due to a technical challenge that occurred at the Hwange Thermal Power Station\u2019s Unit 8,\u201d the statement said.<\/p>\n
As a result, the utility has had to implement increased load-shedding schedules to balance electricity supply and demand.<\/p>\n
ZESA said its technical teams are working to resolve the fault and minimise the impact on customers.<\/p>\n
The announcement comes as ZESA\u2019s power generation subsidiary, the Zimbabwe Power Company, reported earlier on Saturday that the Hwange Thermal Power Station was generating just 635 MW of electricity \u2013 a significant drop from the more than 1,000 MW it was previously produced.<\/p>\n
The technical issue at the Hwange plant is the latest blow to Zimbabwe\u2019s beleaguered electricity sector, which has been plagued by aging infrastructure, insufficient investment and drought-induced low water levels at its hydroelectric dams.<\/p>\n
The prolonged power cuts are expected to have severe consequences for businesses and households across the country, hampering economic activity and disrupting daily life.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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