Wind Energy Development
Up to 39 GW national potential
39 GW of wind resource identified across Zimbabwe — greenfield opportunity for onshore wind IPPs targeting the grid or corporate PPAs.
Alongside solar and hydro, Zimbabwe holds an estimated 39 GW of wind generation potential. The market is open to IPPs and PPP structures, with tariffs negotiated with ZETDC (regulated by ZERA) or agreed directly with the country's 100+ intensive-energy corporate consumers.
Develop and operate onshore wind farms under IPP, PPP, BOO or BOOT structures. Land can be secured through outright purchase or lease from private landowners. Power can be sold into ZETDC on a cost-reflective tariff or under bilateral PPAs to mining and industrial off-takers.
Zimbabwe's electricity demand.
Why Zimbabwe's energy market.
39 GW of national wind potential — largely untapped.
Complements solar and hydro in the national energy mix.
Duty-free importation of renewable energy technologies.
Tax holidays for BOT and BOOT deals.
Direct PPAs available with 100+ intensive corporate consumers.
Existing grid and generation potential.
Fiscal and regulatory incentives.
The IPP investment pathway.
ZIDA's One Stop Investment Services Centre (OSISC) handholds investors through onboarding, establishment and aftercare.
- 01Land AcquisitionMinistry of Lands, Agriculture, Fisheries, Water & Rural Development; Ministry of Local Government & Public Works; or private landowner
- 02Company RegistrationRegistrar of Companies
- 03Business Plan & Feasibility StudyInvestor
- 04Grid Impact Assessment (GIA)ZETDC
- 05Environmental Impact AssessmentEnvironmental Management Agency (EMA)
- 06Investment LicenceZIDA
- 07Generation LicenceZERA
- 08Power Purchase Agreement & TariffZETDC or private off-takers
Register interest in Wind Energy Development.
Submit your details to receive the full information pack and arrange an introduction with power sector counterparts, ZETDC and ZERA. Every enquiry is reviewed personally by the Invest Zimbabwe team.