KELVIN KACHINGWE
Lusaka
IN SUPPORT of President Hakainde Hichilema’s initiative to electrify 1,000 mini-grids, a new financial mechanism focused on supporting developers has been launched.
The Zambia Energy Demand Stimulation Incentive (ZEDSI), focused on supporting mini-grid developers as part of a larger presidential initiative to reach 1,000 communities, was first announced at COP28 in Dubai, United Arab Emirates (UAE).
The initiative, led by Sustainable Energy for All (SEforAll) with support from the Zambian government, has opened applications for private mini-grid developers to improve electricity consumption and fast-track Zambia’s first 105 mini-grids.
ZEDSI aims to stimulate economic growth in rural communities through reliable solar mini-grids, optimised mini-grid business models, and the deployment of replicable, scalable energy solutions in challenging rural environments.
The programme will initially focus on deploying mini-grids across 105 priority sites, positively impacting the livelihoods of 30,000 rural Zambians and enhancing the welfare of over 100,000 people by powering schools, hospitals and other community institutions…https://enews.daily-mail.co.zm/
