Who is responsible for the energy sector in Zimbabwe?

The MOEPD has overall responsibility for the energy sector in Zimbabwe. It is responsible for policy formulation and implementation, an oversight role over the government-owned utilities (ZETDC and ZPC), ZRA jointly with Zambia and the activities of ZERA. It is also responsible for regional and international cooperation on renewable energy issues.

Who owns the electricity in Zimbabwe?

ZPC owns the electricity generation assets and is responsible for electricity generation. It also owns the Kariba Hydro power stations, which presently generate approximately 50% of the electricity generated in Zimbabwe. ZETDC is the utility that owns the transmission and distribution infrastructure in Zimbabwe.

What is “renewable energy” in Zimbabwe?

The NREP defines “renewable energy” as referring to “small hydro (equal to or less than 30MW), solar, wind, geothermal, biofuels and biomass and other such clean energy sources approved by the Ministry responsible for Energy in Zimbabwe”.

How does the government encourage the deployment of solar technologies?

At present, the government encourages the deployment of solar technologies by offering duty-free imports in respect of solar products. This is to make them affordable and enable their rapid deployment. As indicated above, due to the shortage of power in general, the focus at present is on ensuring that adequate power is made available first.

Do foreign investors have a right to arbitration in Zimbabwe?

Accordingly, foreign investors are free to resort to international arbitration, and awards from such arbitration proceedings are recognised and enforced in Zimbabwe. In disputes with the government of Zimbabwe, access to the High Court and the Constitutional Court is generally available.

When did Zimbabwe adopt the Model Law on International Commercial Arbitration?

Zimbabwe adopted (with amendments) the Model Law on International Commercial Arbitration adopted by the United Nations Commission on International Trade Law on 21 June 1985, to give effect to the Convention on the Recognition and Enforcement of Foreign Arbitral Awards adopted in New York on 10 June 1958.