Is solar energy the answer to Africa’s energy crisis?
Zimbabwe is currently facing immobilising power cuts with businesses and households facing 18 hours a day without electricity. According to Zimbabwean power utility ZESA, the low water levels at the Kariba Hydro Station, generation constraints at the other facilities and limited imports of electricity from South Africa and Mozambique is the issue of the supply of power. However, the solution to this crisis may be designed by the CEO and Founder of Invest Solar Africa, Ainos Ngadya. His renewable energy company focuses on generating renewable energy projects to aid Africa’s power supply crisis. Ainos Ngadya, Co-founder and CEO of Invest Solar Africa joins CNBC Africa for more.
Mon, 24 Jun 2019 10:38:43 GMT
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AI Generated Summary
- Invest Solar Africa's CEO Ainos Ngadya navigates challenges in investment plans amidst changing currency regulations
- Development of 20-megawatt solar power project in Seke, Zimbabwe, showcases collaboration with regional partners and skilled resources
- Emphasis on strategic project placement near demand centers to mitigate grid infrastructure challenges in Zimbabwe
Zimbabwe is currently facing immobilizing power cuts with businesses and households enduring up to 18 hours a day without electricity. The country's power utility, ZESA, attributes this crisis to low water levels at the Kariba Hydro Station, generation constraints at other facilities, and limited imports of electricity from neighboring countries like South Africa and Mozambique. However, the CEO and Founder of Invest Solar Africa, Ainos Ngadya, may have the solution to this critical issue. Invest Solar Africa is a renewable energy company focused on developing projects to alleviate Africa's power supply challenges. In a recent interview on CNBC Africa, Ainos Ngadya discussed the impact of recent developments on the company's investment plans, the progress of their solar power projects, and the potential challenges faced in connecting these projects to the national grid. Ngadya highlighted the importance of utilizing international partners and local resources to address these challenges effectively. As the demand for sustainable energy solutions grows across the continent, Invest Solar Africa's innovative approach could play a crucial role in tackling Africa's energy crisis.
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