- Zera is lobbying the government to remove VAT on renewable energy products to promote energy efficiency
- Existing power generation facilities in Zimbabwe are not meeting the national demand for energy
- Zera wants to fast-track renewable energy projects with a capacity to generate 1,800MW
- The removal of VAT on energy efficient equipment could save energy and increase revenue from saved energy
- The Energy and Power Development ministry has approved 28 independent power producer projects
- Zera has done a study on the impact of removing VAT on renewable energy products
- Removing VAT could create excess capacity and minimize energy usage
- Zera is waiting for feedback on the proposal to remove VAT on renewable energy products
- Licensing requirements and fees for renewable energy projects are lower than for other technologies.
Source: newsday.co.zw
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