ZAMBIA GETS ENERGY KUDOS

By Micheal Kaumba

The Southern African Development Community -SADC- Center for Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency-SACREEE says Zambia is one of the few countries in the region that has significantly achieved energy efficiency through the introduction of energy saving lighting measures.

SACREEE Lead Renewable Energy Expert READLAY MAKALIKI says that Zambia has cut down on energy wastage resulting in savings for both individuals at household level and the heavy power consumers such as mines and industries.

Mr MAKALIKI has however called on regulatory agencies to ensure strict compliance to Statutory Instrument number 16 of 2016 which banned the importation and manufacturing of non energy saving lighting appliances.

Speaking at Skills for Energy in Southern Africa-SESA- media training, Mr MAKALIKI wondered why imported incandescent bulbs which consume a lot of power are being openly sold on the market contrary to the law.

And Ministry of Energy Principal Energy Officer BRIAN MAINZA said Zambia has a lot of untapped potential in renewable energies such as wind, solar and geothermal which needs to be developed.

And Kafue Gorge Regional Training Center Consultant for research and training MARTIN HAMANYANGA disclosed that the center has received funds from the Swedish government for the development of a 10 megawatt mini hydro power project on the Kafue River.

Mr HAMANYANGA said the project will only take off after all the necessary documents are finalised.

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