Zambia
A country where solar capacity is growing faster than a crocodile sunbathing on the Zambezi River. That''s Zambia today. With hydropower crises and mining giants hungry for
Solar power is important for Zambia because it provides a reliable alternative energy source to hydropower, which has become less dependable due to droughts. Additionally, the increasing electricity demand makes the growth of solar power of great value and significance beyond just the energy sector.
Economic growth is synonymous with energy access. Zambia also has long and intense hours of annual sunlight to support solar energy generation. Demand for energy has been rising due to economic activity in the country particularly in the mining, manufacturing and agriculture sectors.
Power Africa-Beyond the Grid Fund for Zambia is implementing an ambitious undertaking to bring clean energy access to one million Zambians and accelerate private-sector growth in energy generation and distribution in the country.
Zambia's power generating capacity has improved to 1,901MW at peak hour, as stated by Minister of Energy Honorable David Mabumba. Despite facing power deficits in 2015 and 2016, Zambia's power generating capacity has improved significantly.
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