Solar Dreams and Power Realities: Can Zimbabwe Fix...
Zimbabwe''s energy sector is now the critical battleground for its economic recovery. With rising investment interest in solar, and growing public frustration over prolonged outages,
Consequently, the electricity shortage has a notable adverse effect on Zimbabwe's industrial sectors, leading to increased expenses for the nation's economy (Kaseke, 2012). According to the World Bank (World-Bank, 2024), power shortages are estimated to result in significant economic losses for the country, 6.1% of GDP annually.
A study by Shumba et al. (2018) noted that hydropower production in Zimbabwe is affected by water level fluctuations due to factors such as rainfall patterns and land use changes, which affect the electricity generation capacity at Kariba Dam.
According to the World Bank (World-Bank, 2024), power shortages are estimated to result in significant economic losses for the country, 6.1% of GDP annually. The economic strain imposed by electricity shortages, especially in the industrial sector, has been evident through a reduction in current operations.
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