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Zimbabwe’s industries are worried that Chinese lenders, who financed the US$1.4 billion refurbishment of the Hwange Thermal Power Station, may “switch off” the facility due to ZESA Holdings’ struggles to service the debt.
If banks pull the trigger, Zimbabwe faces worsening power shortages, compounding the nation’s already dire economic situation, which includes inflation, foreign currency shortages, bankruptcies, and the loss of global brands.
Blackouts of up to 18 hours a day are already hindering industrial growth, with investors warning of long-term economic ramifications from the ongoing energy crisis.
Zimbabwe’s largest power source, the 600-megawatt Hwange plant, has become crucial after a drought severely reduced generation at the Kariba South Hydroelectric Power Plant, leading to the worst blackouts in 44 years, according to some industrialists.
ZESA began paying US$36 million in monthly instalments to Chinese lenders in October of last year.
However, it was only able to make its first payment after pushing for a tariff hike to improve its capacity to service the debt for the refurbishment of Hwange’s Units 7 and 8.
In an interview with the <a href="https://www.theindependent.co.zw/local-news/article/200035282/chinese-debt-threatens-to-switch-off-hwange">Zimbabwe Independent</a>, Christopher Mugaga, chief executive officer at ZNCC, urged authorities to ensure that the debt is paid. Said Mugaga:
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We have to pay the debt. We have been failing to service Hwange 7 and 8 in terms of debt repayment to the Chinese, which is an issue.
Even if units 7 and 8 continue firing on all cylinders, the debt position can make the Chinese switch off until we pay. This is the reason why I say the power situation is dire.
If you look at the impact of power shortages, they are having far and wide impacts in terms of literally all sectors of the economy.
We are looking at power outages on average of more than 60% of working hours.
The power challenges are eroding or threatening GDP (gross domestic product) growth by almost 0,8 percentage points.
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Mugaga said the ongoing electricity crisis has led to approximately 45,000 people losing their jobs or facing an industry downturn, leaving it unable to create new employment opportunities. He said:
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As I talk to you, if you look at the Kariba power station, we are generating an average of 100MW.
You can imagine how terrible it is. Units 7 and 8 are generating about 600MW. They are operating well. Unit 5 is literally dysfunctional; it has a capacity of about 150MW.
Then Units 1 to 4 are producing less than 100MW. They are always under repair and failing.
On average, you will see that we are not looking at less than 45 000 human bodies who could potentially have been employed but either are losing their jobs, or no jobs are created due to the power challenges alone.
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The Hwange Units 7 and 8 Expansion Project was financed by the China Exim Bank, which provided a loan of around US$1 billion. The bank also provided a loan of US$319 million for the expansion project at Kariba Hydro Power Station.
However, it remains unclear whether the lenders have legally binding authority to shut down the power station over the debt.
Zimbabwe and China maintain strong diplomatic relations, and analysts suggest that these ties will play a big role in shaping how Chinese lenders address the debt issue.
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Zimbabwe owes a lot of money to China for fixing a power plant. If they don't pay, China might turn off the power plant, making things worse in Zimbabwe. The power plant is very important because it provides a lot of electricity for the country. Without power, businesses can't work properly, and more people might lose their jobs. The government is trying to increase electricity prices to pay back the debt, but it's still a big problem. China and Zimbabwe are friends, so they might find a solution together.

Chinese Lenders May "Switch Off" Hwange Power Plant Over Debt, Warns Industry

Hwange Thermal Power Station’s Unit 7 was reconnected to the national grid on Friday after completing Class C maintenance.
This reconnection restores the 300 megawatts (MW) lost during the past month of statutory maintenance.
During Unit 7’s downtime, Unit 8 served as the primary source of electricity from Hwange. The reduced output from Hwange, coupled with low generation at the Kariba South Power Station, resulted in extensive load-shedding across the country.
Class C maintenance, involving routine inspections and minor repairs during planned outages, is essential for ensuring the plant’s efficient operation. 
This maintenance helps identify and address potential issues before they lead to major failures or unplanned outages.
Energy and Power Development Minister Edgar Moyo expects a reduction in load-shedding as both Units 7 and 8 are now operational, providing more stability in the lead-up to the festive season. He told State media:
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I understand that Unit 7, which has been off the grid for the past few weeks, will be reintroduced on the grid today (Friday).
This means we expect load-shedding to ease as we head into the festive season. Unit 8 will have its Class C maintenance in January or February next year.
This means there will be reduced load-shedding over the next two months.
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Last Friday, Zimbabwe’s power generation stood at approximately 866MW: Hwange contributed 639MW, Kariba 184MW, and independent power producers 43MW. However, with the nation’s peak demand at 1,800MW, this leaves a significant shortfall.
The Zimbabwe Power Company (ZPC) is refurbishing six older units at Hwange using a US$300 million loan facility from the Export-Import Bank of India.
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Hwange Power Station's Unit 7 is back online after maintenance, adding 300MW to the national grid. This helps reduce load-shedding in Zimbabwe. Unit 8 was providing electricity while Unit 7 was offline. The maintenance is important to prevent major problems. The Energy Minister expects less load-shedding during the festive season. Zimbabwe still has a shortage of power. The power company is working to improve power generation.

Hwange Power Station's Unit 7 Back Online, Boosts National Grid By 300MW

The Minister of Energy and Power Development, <a href="https://pindula.co.zw/Edgar_Moyo">Edgar Moyo</a> has said load shedding is set to ease in the coming days with Hwange Power Station’s Unit 7 expected to resume power generation this week.
In an interview with <a href="https://www.sundaynews.co.zw/load-shedding-to-ease-unit-7-back-online-this-week/">The Sunday News</a> on Saturday, Moyo said the reduction of demand due to the closure of industries and schools for the festive season will also result in reduced load shedding.
Unit 7 tripped two weeks before it was due for Class C maintenance resulting in longer power cuts.
In an effort to reduce the time-out, the Zimbabwe Power Company (ZPC) had to combine the inspection and repair works of the actual displacement unit with the Class C maintenance which is set to be completed on Tuesday, 28 November.
Minister Moyo also revealed that Unit 8 would be taken off as it was also due for Class C maintenance. He said:
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Unit 7 will be synchronised this week by Tuesday or Wednesday following the completion of maintenance works.
After a few days, Unit 8 will be taken off the grid for similar maintenance works.
However, we expect to witness reduced demand for electricity as most industries and schools close for the annual holidays.
As such we want to leverage this to maintain this unit but overall, it should translate to eased load shedding.
Actually, one of the units carrying about 80 megawatts came through, another one will be coming through in a day or two’s time with 120MW.
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Speaking to ZTN Prime, recently, Zimbabwe Energy Regulatory Authority (ZERA) Board Chairperson David Madzikanda revealed that the power utility ZESA Holdings was financially constrained to import electricity from neighbouring countries. He said:
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Generation at Kariba is very much depleted largely because of water inflows. Secondly, we have not been able to import as much as we should be, because if we were importing, we would be filling in the gap.
The other reason is that the old power stations which are which are stations in Harare, Bulawayo and Munyati are currently not running. We are almost at the stage of shutting them down.
The other problem has obviously been to do with the fact that Unit 7 (at Hwange Power Station). For those reasons, we have shortages of power.
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Zimbabwe requires 1 850 megawatts per day and on Friday the country was generating 1 285 megawatts, with 41 megawatts coming from independent power producers (IPPs), while Kariba and Hwange were producing 570 megawatts and 674 megawatts respectively.
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Hwange Power Station’s Unit 7 Back Online Tuesday, Unit 8 To Be Taken Off For Maintenance

Hwange Thermal Power Station’s Unit 7 began running on a commercial basis on 27 July 2023 after a successful reliability run following its synchronisation. The unit is now feeding 300MW into the national grid, according to Power China Zimbabwe. Said the company:
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Unit #7 of the Hwange Power Station Expansion Project obtained the COD (Commercial Operation Date) certificate, which certifies that unit #7 was officially put into commercial operation at 0:00 on July 27.
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Unit 7 is part of the Hwange Thermal Power Station expansion project which costs $1.4 billion. The project includes Unit 8 whose synchronisation was postponed due to technical challenges. Last week, Energy and Power Development Minister Soda Zhemu said Units 7 and 8 were expected to feed 600MW into the national grid before the end of the month.
Zimbabwe has experienced reduced load shedding in some parts of the country lately after months of power disruption. Improved power generation has seen the country’s total output surpass 1,000MW from as low as 300MW in February this year. The Kariba Hydro Power Station, which almost shut down due to low water levels last year, now produces around 500MW.
Zimbabwe has been grappling with power shortages and load shedding for years, affecting businesses and households throughout the country.
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Hwange Thermal Power Station's Unit 7 Now Running Commercially: Authorities

The Zimbabwe Electricity Distribution Company has provided an update on the commissioning of Units 7 and 8 at the Hwange Power Station. In a statement, ZETDC stated that commissioning works are progressing well, with comprehensive tests being conducted.
The ZESA subsidiary said it is proceeding cautiously on the technical aspects to ensure that the generators operate robustly. The company added that the evaluation of systems is a continuous process, which may lead to temporary shortfalls in power supply. Reads the statement seen by Pindula News:
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 We wish to advise our valued stakeholders that the Hwange Unit 7 and 8 commissioning works are going on well with all comprehensive commissioning tests being followed. Consequently, we are treading cautiously on the technical aspects so that we commercially operate robust generators. The evaluation of systems is a continuous process thus there will be intermittent switching off of the units as and when necessary leading to a temporary shortfall in supply. Accordingly, we want to reassure our stakeholders that we are on target to meet the Commercial Operation Dates for the contractual handover of the units, with every indication showing that the two units have been built well. We commit to ceaselessly implement all the necessary steps to address the nation’s power shortage issues, expand capacity, and enhance service delivery.
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Power supply issues in Zimbabwe have been ongoing for several years, with frequent power cuts due to factors such as inadequate investment, ageing infrastructure, and insufficient fuel supply. These challenges have had a significant impact on households, industries, and the economy as a whole.
Zimbabwe has been taking measures to address the power shortage, including investing in renewable energy sources and upgrading existing power infrastructure. To further improve the reliability and sustainability of power supply, Zimbabwe is also working with other SADC member states to establish regional power interconnectors and promote cooperation in the power sector. The SADC region as a whole faces similar power supply challenges.
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