ZESA Reveals Kariba Dam Strategy After Announcing Shutdowns At Hwange
Zimbabweans are set to experience more power cuts after the Zimbabwe Electricity Supply Authority (ZESA) announced the temporary shutdown of two units at Hwange Power Station for maintenance.
ZESA Announces Major Shutdowns at Hwange
In a statement on Friday, ZESA informed customers that Unit 7, one of the two new generators commissioned in 2023 with a capacity of 300MW, will be taken offline for scheduled maintenance from 2 March to 29 March.
“ZESA Holdings would like to inform its valued stakeholders that Hwange Unit 7 will undergo a scheduled Class B maintenance from the 2nd to the 29th of March, 2025. This follows the successful Class C maintenance of Hwange Unit 8 in January 2025,” part of the statement reads.
Adding to the woes, ZESA also announced that Unit 6, an older unit generating 150MW, will be shut down from mid-March to mid-May.
“Furthermore, Hwange Power Station Unit 6 will be taken offline for statutory maintenance from March 15th to May 14th, 2025. This is being carried out to ensure readiness for increased generation during the peak winter season,” the statement further reads.
Also read: Kariba Power Station May Shutdown Next Month as Water Reserves Run Dry
ZESA Gives Update on Situation At Kariba
The power utility also provided an update on the situation at Kariba Power Station, saying that output at the hydropower facility will be regulated to conserve water for future electricity production.
“We would like to assure the nation that various strategies have been put in place to ensure stable supply during the period. Kariba Power Station, which is primarily operating as a peaking plant, will be managed carefully to address the periods of low supply caused by these outages. The output from Kariba will be adjusted as and when necessary to conserve water for future use, ensuring a balanced and sustainable energy mix,” ZESA explained.
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