Zimbabwe is a country with big potential in terms of solar power. The nation has plenty of days with bright sunshine, especially during the peak summer season when you need the power most. It also has a lot of excellent locations for solar power plant installations, since it has no ocean to block access to the sun’s rays. In this article, we going to talk about how Zimbabwe could maximize the use of solar to solve the current blackouts crisis.

The case for Zimbabwe

Solar power is an increasingly popular choice for households and businesses across Zimbabwe, as the country has faced system load-shedding on multiple occasions. This has increased Zimbabweans’ interest in using solar energy systems to provide electricity at home or at their business. Zimbabwe has the opportunity to harness its vast solar energy supplies, making it an entirely energy-independent country. The country is endowed with what could be one of the biggest untapped reserves of high-quality solar power in the world, which could effectively solve its huge energy crunch.

Solution using solar energy

The answer to the problem may be solar power. Solar energy, harnessing the power of the sun, is a promising alternative to electricity produced from water and coal. Harnessing solar energy through the use of photovoltaic cells(PV) has enabled people living in remote areas without access to the national grid to get power at their homes. There are many entrepreneurs in Zimbabwe that are starting to use solar power resources to supply energy for their businesses, but there are still some barriers to be considered before jumping into the solar power market.

Challenges Zimbabwe faces when adopting solar power

Zimbabwe’s potential for solar energy is limitless and could significantly help the country produce its energy. ZERA says that Zimbabwe has significant potential for solar energy and could help produce more of Zimbabwe’s own energy, eliminate power outages, and improve the economy but  The adoption of solar PV systems has been hamstrung by a number of factors, chief among them the shortage of qualified system installers. That’s why it’s essential to be able to choose a solar installer before you even think of installing a solar system on your roof.

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