By Kwedu News
Zimbabwe is poised to increase its power generation capacity by 600 megawatts (MW) with the completion of the Hwange Deka Upgradation Project, a landmark energy infrastructure development.
The project, valued at $48.1 million, is a collaborative effort between the governments of Zimbabwe and India, with funding provided by the Indian Exim Bank.
Energy and Power Development Minister, Edgar Moyo, hailed the project as a significant step towards achieving the country’s national vision of an empowered upper-middle-class economy by 2030.
“The Deka Upgradation Project is a significant step towards enhancing our electricity generating infrastructure and achieving our national vision,” Minister Moyo said during the handover ceremony.
“It is expected to generate an additional 600MW of power at Hwange, bringing the country closer to its goal of universal access to modern energy services,” he said.
The project includes the construction of a 42km pipeline, which will supply water to Hwange Thermal Power Station and surrounding communities, increasing the water supply from 3 500 to 6 000 cubic meters per hour.
The project commenced in October 2021 and is expected to alleviate the country’s power challenges, including long hours of load-shedding.
