The system entails using a single wire instead of the commonly used three-wire system. In an exclusive interview last week, REA spokesperson, Johannes Nyamayedenga, said the new system would boost power supplies in remote areas, describing it as relatively cheap.
“Our engineers are almost finished setting up the pilot phase which will be commissioned this week and more details will be revealed during the commissioning,” he added.
However, he said the future of REA in the energy sector lies in the provision of renewable energy technologies and mini grid solar systems.
“To address energy requirements in view of the rising demand for electricity in the country and reduce high dependence on grid electricity, we have also embarked on biogas energy. At the moment we are carrying pilot projects at Harare Central Hospital, the PIG Industry and Roosevelt School,” he added.
He said 45 percent of primary schools, 83 percent of secondary schools, 78 percent of rural health centres, 89 percent of government offices and 78 percent of chiefs’ homes have been electrified.
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