Climate change has led to a drastic drop in water levels at Lake Kariba, forcing Zambia to announce the shutdown of its hydropower plant. As the lake''s live water storage
Hydropower Heartbreak & the Solar Savior Zambia''s energy story reads like a telenovela script. For decades, the country leaned on the Kariba Dam for 90% of its electricity.
To address this, Zambia will need to invest in energy storage solutions, such as batteries, to ensure a consistent and reliable supply of power. Despite these challenges, Zambia is actively
By Dr Roy Moobola Zambia''s energy sector faces a delicate balancing act. While increased electricity exports have earned vital foreign currency, such gains are juxtaposed
By Kalata News, LUSAKA, August – ZAMBIA''s energy crisis is expected to continue for the next two rainy season till 2026, if the dependency on hydro power continues.
This expected growth in renewable energy will create a need for energy storage on a large scale due to the intermittency of solar and wind energy. At present, the best
The Zambian regulation foresees customs duty and VAT exemptions for most equipment used in renewable energy or battery storage projects. Detailed information is
Zambia is at a crossroads. With 85% of its electricity currently sourced from hydropower, climate change-induced droughts have exposed the fragility of its energy grid. But here''s the
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