Could solar power be the solution in Zambia?

Implementing solar power in Zambia could be the solution. When droughts began to cause extensive blackouts, ZESCO, the leading state-owned power company in Zambia, had “to raise tariffs by as much as 200%” in 2019 to afford the cost of importing power from South Africa.

Can solar power help combat energy poverty in Zambia?

To help combat this issue, the government is investing in a new source of renewable energy: solar power. Solar power in Zambia has the potential to transform the country’s economy along with the lives of citizens. The U.N. defines energy poverty as a lack of “access to affordable, reliable, sustainable and modern energy.”

Can solar power boost Zambia's economy?

The development of solar power in Zambia has the potential to sustainably lift millions out of energy poverty, improving the lives of individual citizens and jumpstarting Zambia’s economy as a whole. The Kariba Dam is one of Zambia’s largest hydroelectric constructions.

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How will the Scaling Solar Program help Zambia?

Following the inflated energy tariffs that power outages caused in 2019, the Scaling Solar Program was able to lower tariffs to $0.06 cents per kilowatt-hour, a much more affordable price for Zambians suffering from energy poverty. By 2030, the government of Zambia hopes to increase its electricity generation to 6,000 megawatts.

How many people in Zambia suffer from energy poverty?

According to USAID, approximately 69% of Zambia’s 17.35 million citizens suffer from energy poverty. Energy poverty is an even larger issue for people living in rural areas — USAID estimates that 96% of rural citizens do not have access to electricity in 2021.