Zimbabwe Power Company (ZPC)

12th Floor, Megawatt House, 44 Samora Machel Avenue,
P.O. Box MP 274 Mount PleasantHarare
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About Us: Zimbabwe Power Company (ZPC) was incorporated in 1996 as an investment vehicle in the generation of electricity and became operational in 1999. The organisation has been authorised to construct, own, operate and maintain power generation stations for the supply of electricity. ZPC currently operates four coal fired power stations, Hwange, Bulawayo, Munyati and Harare thermal stations, and one hydro power station, Kariba South Power Station. All five have a total of 1960 MW as installed capacity. Each power station holds a generation licence from the Zimbabwe Electricity Regulatory Authority (ZERA). The company's mandate is to generate electricity for the domestic market. The Small Thermal Power Stations are operating as embedded generators (i.e. power stations that are directly connected to the distribution network) but will be dispatched only to meet supply shortfalls as follows: For strategic system security. To cover constraints on the national grid. To provide an alternative to imports to reduce demand on foreign currency. To sell electricity to the domestic market through PPA's with the Zimbabwe Electricity Transmission and Distribution Company (ZETDC). Our Vision To be the leading supplier of energy and related services in the region. OUR MISSION: To generate electricity and supply energy related products through use of environmentally friendly technologies. OUR VALUES: In pursuit of our vision and mission, the ZPC will be guided and upheld by the following principles/core values: Teamwork Bound and powered together as one, we shall maximize on the skills base of team members. Environment Towards clean and sustainable energy generation. Customer Powering the economy and homes into the future. Creativity Creating energy solutions with the courage to implement. Professionalism Fearless, diligent and accountable application of our skills without favour. Social Responsibility Uplifting the welfare of our communities.