Hwange Unit 8 extension project hits 85% complete
Engineers confirm testing phases are underway as the major thermal plant expansion nears commercial operation date.
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Zimbabwe Power Company
Energy · Harare, Zimbabwe
A power-generation company supporting Zimbabwe's electricity supply and national energy-development agenda.
Energy Grid Stabilization Nears
Engineers at the Hwange Power Station have confirmed that the Unit 8 extension project is now 85% complete, with testing phases already underway.
This major expansion is expected to add 300MW of stable power to the national grid, dramatically reducing load shedding.
Commissioning is scheduled for the next quarter, aligning with national economic growth targets under NDS2.
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