ZERA bemoans low IPP’s success rate
THE Zimbabwe Energy Regulatory Authority (Zera) has bemoaned the low success rate of independent power producers (IPPs) in the country, saying their contribution to the national grid is less than 2%. The country has more than 100 IPPs with a cumulative capacity of 8 000 megawatts (MW) potential capacity installation Read more Source: The Standard
Together against Cancer
By Takudzwa Chakwana Albinism is a genetic condition, characterized by a lack of pigmentation of the skin, hair and eyes, which causes extreme sensitivity to sun exposure. The risks of developing skin cancer and skin disorders are extremely high and studies suggest that most people with albinism die from skin cancer between the ages of […]
Energy saving tips for the industrial and commercial sectors
08.03.2022 Energy efficiency refers to products or systems using less energy to do the same or better job than conventional products or systems. In other words, it implies using less energy to provide the same service. Energy efficiency aims at increasing production per unit of energy used. Saving energy is therefore critical in terms of […]
DID YOU KNOW: Solar Water Heaters
08.03.2022 What is a Solar Water Heater (SWH)? This is a device that heats up water for bathing, washing, cleaning, and other domestic tasks using solar energy. This technology is generally installed on the north-facing roof for southern hemisphere locations to harness more solar energy available to heat water during daytime for storage in […]
January 2022 Liquid Fuels Prices reviewed
08 .01.22 The Zimbabwe Energy Regulatory Authority (ZERA) serves to notify the public of the January 2022 Fuel Price Review as per the requirements of the Statutory Instrument 270 of 2019, Petroleum (Petroleum Products Pricing) Regulations. The price for both diesel and petrol have been reviewed downwards respectively in local and foreign currency. The price […]
UZ gets a shot in the arm from ZERA
The Zimbabwe Energy Regulatory Authority, yesterday donated electrical equipment to the University of Zimbabwe’s (UZ) Electrical Engineering and Built Environment Department. The donation is part of the Authority’s strategy to engage into partnerships with different stakeholders to enhance the country’s energy sector, which is a key cog in driving the country’s vision of attaining a […]
LPG prices now under ZERA Regulation
By Takudzwa Chakwana 27.08.2021 The Zimbabwe Energy Regulatory Authority (ZERA) through its mandate has publicized the LPG prices for the month of August, a development to ensure that Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG) market price is fair on consumers as well as LPG wholesalers and retailers to create a balance in the interests of all […]
Research based solutions for energy sector sought
28 .06.21 ZERA in collaboration with the Research Council of Zimbabwe has made a call for research proposals that seek to and can address issues in the country’s energy generation, transmission, distribution and local battery technology/manufacturing sector. Other areas of possible research are energy access, energy efficiency, renewable energy and economics of energy supply. […]
