12 independent power producers, out of a total of 30 IPPs licensed by the Zimbabwe Energy Regulatory Authority are now operational, but the regulator says it will not hesitate to revoke the licences where lack of progress is noted.

Some of the 12 that are now operational are Hippo Valley and Triangle with a generating capacity of 33MW and 45M, respectively and mini hydros in Honde Valley, Nyamhingura 1,1MW, Pungwe 2,7MW and Duru 2,2MW.

Zimbabwe has suppressed power demand of 1 400MW against internal generation capacity of about 1 100MW. The deficit is met through imports from the region, which is currently constrained by shortage foreign exchange.