Can battery storage be used with solar photovoltaics in Zambia?

The Zambian regulation foresees customs duty and VAT exemptions for most equipment used in renewable energy or battery storage projects. Detailed information is provided in In this section, we discuss the opportunity of battery storage in combination with solar photovoltaics from a financial point of view.

What does the Electricity Act do in Zambia?

The Electricity Act regulates the generation, trans-mission, distribution and supply of electricity to enhance the security and reliability of electricity sup-ply in Zambia. It codifies the rules on tariff setting and introduces the concept of intermediary power trading, a concept that was missing from the previous regulatory framework.

How much power does Zambia have in 2021?

At the end of 2021, Zambia had an installed genera-tion capacity of 3,318 MW, compared to 3,011 MW in 2020. The increase in capacity was due to the commissioning of 300 MW of the 750 MW Kafue Gorge Lower Hydro Power Station and 6 MW of the 15 MW Lusiwasi Upper Hydro Power Station capac-ity in 2021.

Will the demand for power continue to rise in Zambia?

While the Zambian government accepts that the demand for power will continue to rise in Zambia, it has taken the view that the demand will be much higher than the 95% projected under the COSS.

Will Zambia increase its solar power capacity by 2030?

The Zambian government has set a target to increase its installed solar and wind capacity to 600 MW by 2030. However, the current installed capacity for solar photovoltaics is only 90 MWp, indicating significant underutilisation of Zambia's potential in the renewable energy sector.

Does Zambia export electricity?

Electricity imports and exports in GWh (first half of 2022) As mentioned in the previous chapter, Zambia has developed into an export powerhouse in recent years. This is also demonstrated by the data from the first half of 2022.