Spotlight on Productive Uses of Electricity: A Pathway to
The project focuses on assessing local contexts to facilitate mini-grid development in Zambia and identifying electrification opportunities in areas such as irrigation, agro
The publication of this document marks a pivotal step towards a sustainable and diversified power future for Zambia. This comprehensive 30-year electricity planning roadmap will ensure that Zambia is equipped to meet the growing power demands of its dynamic society. Key features of the IRP include:
Zambia's energy sector has traditionally drawn power from its abundant hydropower resources, which supply up to 90% of the country's electricity. This reliance once enabled power exports to neighbouring countries and supported economic growth.
The World Bank is supporting Zambia's electricity access initiatives, including the development of mini-grids, through projects like the Electricity Services Access Project (ESAP) and the Zambia-Tanzania Interconnector Project (ZTIP), aiming to expand access to affordable and sustainable energy.
Zambia's electricity market is structured as a single-buyer market, with ZESCO acting as the sole off-taker and bulk retailer of electricity through the national grid.
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