Zambia home energy storage devices

What is the power supply project in Zambia?

The project will supply clean, stable electricity to Zambian industry and households and has the potential to provide power for two critical mineral mines in the Democratic Republic of the Congo.

Why is energy access so important in Zambia?

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.

Why is there a shortage of electricity in Zambia?

Zambia currently faces a shortage of reliable electricity, due both to increasing demand and reduced hydropower generation caused by declines in precipitation linked to climate change.

How can Zambian and DRC copper & cobalt mines benefit from green energy?

“This innovative project will provide reliable green energy to responsible Zambian and DRC copper and cobalt mines, helping to ensure that these minerals – which are so critical to the global clean energy transition – are produced via an energy mix and an ethos that is aligned with the renewable energy movement’s highest principles.