Energy sector report 2007 the energy regulation board erb presents the second publication of the energy sector report.
Zambia energy sector report 2019 pdf.
Zambia energy sector overview.
National access to electricity averages at 31 with 67 of the urban and 4 of the rural population having access to power.
The objective is to contribute to the current policy discussions on the energy sector and to call upon government to accelerate policy formulation and investments in renewable energy and infrastructure.
The energy sector in zambia and what it means for future economic expansion industrial development and job creation.
Zambia s electricity sector is largely dependent on hydropower.
This report reviews the performance of the sector in 2007 and provides an outlook of the energy industry.
Zambia energy zambia power production.
In 1996 the government of zambia set a goal for universal electricity access for all zambians.
As a result of erratic rains declining water levels in kariba dam and increased electricity demand the country has experienced a severe electricity supply deficit since approximately june 2015.
Of the total installed electricity generation capacity of zambia of 2 347 mw hydropower is the most important energy source in the country with 2 259 mw 96 followed by diesel contributing about 4 to the national energy supply.
Overview of energy sector major source of energy in zambia is wood fuel i e.
As the percentage of people with access to electricity remains small the use of solar energy has become increasingly common.
In 2019 economic growth declined significantly from 4 2018 to 1 4.
Most of the information presented is collected from the regulated entities and other government agencies.
Zambia has 2 800 mw of installed electricity generation capacity of which 85 is hydro based.
List of power stations in zambia.
The covid 19 coronavirus pandemic has exacerbated zambia s macroeconomic vulnerabilities.
The services sector remained the country s key driver of growth growing by 3 5 in 2019 but primary and secondary sectors decreased significantly.
Firewood and charcoal with the largest consumer group being households in both rural and urban areas.
Output for the sector is estimated at less than one third of installed capacity.
