The National Energy Compact sets out Zimbabwe’s commitment to achieving universal access to reliable, affordable, sustainable, and clean energy for all citizens by 2030, while promoting inclusive economic growth and strengthening climate resilience. The Government of Zimbabwe recognizes that access to modern energy services is fundamental to the country’s development, serving as a key enabler of industrialization, improved health and education outcomes, gender equality and empowerment, and broader human development. Zimbabwe’s energy strategy is anchored in strong public-sector leadership in policy formulation, planning, and coordination, complemented by the mobilization of private-sector investment through effective risk-mitigation mechanisms, competitive procurement processes, and a predictable regulatory environment. To achieve its national energy objectives, the Government is pursuing the following priorities: (i) achieving 100% household electricity access by 2030 through a combination of grid-based electrification, mini-grids, and standalone solar systems; (ii) increasing access to clean cooking solutions from 38.6% to 70%, thereby reducing dependence on traditional biomass fuels, particularly firewood and charcoal; (iii) increasing the share of renewable energy, excluding large hydropower, in the electricity generation mix from 7.8% to 31%, supporting energy diversification and climate resilience; and (iv) mobilizing investment across the energy value chain, including generation, transmission, distribution, off-grid electrification, and clean cooking, with a strong emphasis on leveraging private-sector participation. Zimbabwe’s Compact aims to (i) achieve universal access to electricity and clean cooking by 2030; (ii) ensure financially viable, transparent, and climateresilient energy systems; (iii) facilitate public-private partnerships for investment mobilization; (iv) leverage geospatial planning and least-cost modeling for decision-making; (v) contribute to climate goals and regional power market development. The Energy Compact is structured around five thematic pillars: (1) Generation and Infrastructure Expansion, focused on modernizing energy networks, including the development of new transmission lines and the deployment of smart metering systems; (2) Regional Integration, aimed at strengthening cross-border electricity trade; (3) Distributed Renewable Energy and Clean Cooking, promoting private-sector participation, innovation hubs, Results-Based Financing (RBF), and public awareness campaigns; (4) Private Sector Engagement, focused on mobilizing investment by de-risking the energy market and establishing a competitive procurement framework for Independent Power Producers (IPPs); (5) Utility Viability, aimed at achieving 100% operational cost recovery for utilities by fiscal year 2027, addressing legacy debt, and strengthening governance, billing, and revenue collection systems.
زيمبابوي · 2024-01-01