Zimbabwe: Wind Power Development in Temaruru and Dumbamwe

A wind turbine installed in a village in Zimbabwe may help decrease vulnerability, thus improving villagers’ ability to cope with the effects of climate change. A study of the project concluded that "[i]n this case study, small-scale windpower eases water resource stress and contributes to climate change adaptation in two ways: (1) by providing energy for water pumping in otherwise energy-deprived areas, and (2) by easing fuelwood consumption in households whose livelihood opportunities have expanded with electrification."

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RegionSub-Saharan Africa
SectorEnergy, Water Resources
ScaleCommunity
Settlement TypeRural
Objective"Serendipitous" Adaptation
ImpactsBiodiversity Loss, Crop Yield Decrease, Drought and Aridity, Spread of Vector-Borne Diseases, Water Shortages
TargetednessAddressing Vulnerability Drivers
CountryZimbabwe
Adaptation Strategies EmployedPromoting Technology Change