Who is oskomera solar power solutions?

Oskomera Solar Power Solutions is a leading solar system integrator . We deliver three types of business proposition: 1. Large scale and complex pv projects; 2. Distribution of pv products; 3. Performance based O&M services for solar assets. OSPS's dedicated team consists of an impressive mix of backgrounds, disciplines and performances.

What percentage of Zimbabwean households have backup/alternative power solutions?

46% of Zimbabwean households have backup or alternative power solutions, with 45% of it being solar. In contrast, only 2% of South African households use solar as a form of alternative energy and only 4% of households use backup power. 96% of South African households solely rely on the national grid for power.

Why is Zimbabwe's energy business unprofitable?

Zimbabwe imports electricity to meet the energy deficit and sells it to consumers locally at a loss, making it unprofitable for utilities to reliably supply power. This also makes the energy business undesirable for Independent Power Producers (IPPs).

How has Zimbabwe's electricity situation evolved?

Zimbabwe's electricity situation has remained stagnant, with the total power generation output currently at just over 25% of the national demand. Load shedding has been a common practice for decades in the country. Those who can afford it either have backup power solutions or have switched to alternative forms of power.

Is Zimbabwe a good country for alternative sources of electricity?

Zimbabwe ranks 3rd on the list for households using alternative sources of power. Between 2016 and 2021, there has been a decrease in the proportion of households with electricity that is always or mostly available to the order of -7%. This places Zimbabwe in the bottom 5 on progress in electricity availability.

Which countries in Africa use solar for backup electricity?

Of the 34 African countries surveyed, Zimbabweans are the biggest adopters of solar for backup electricity as a percentage of the total number of households. Only Egypt, Algeria, and Morocco enjoy 100% availability of electricity.