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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.

Do Zambians have access to electricity?

Access to electricity is frequently part of the national discourse in Zambia, where just 22% of the population are connected to the electrical grid ( International Energy Agency and the World Bank, 2015 ).

How much electricity do Zambians use?

Just 22% of urban Zambians are connected to the electrical grid whereas in rural areas, the rate drops to 3% ( International Energy Agency and the World Bank, 2015 ). The per capita consumption in 2014 was 707 kWh/year, about one fifth of world average per capita consumption.

How much does a solar battery cost in Zambia?

Africa Clean Energy Technical Assistance Facility. (2022). Customs Handbook for Solar PV Products in Zambia. Bloomberg New Energy Finance. (2022, December 6). Lithium-ion Battery Pack Prices Rise for First Time to an Average of $151/kWh.

Why should German and European service providers invest in Zambia?

For German and European service providers active in the energy sector, Zambia presents significant potential for business development. There are clear needs across the solar energy and storage value chain, including pro-ject development and financing, equipment manufacturing, system inte-gration and contracting.

What companies trade in electricity in Zambia?

Private companies also trade in electricity in Zambia. The largest of these, Copperbelt Energy Corporation Plc (CEC), buys electricity primarily from ZESCO and sells it to the various mines in the Copperbelt Province. It also operates its own generators, most of which run on fossil fuels.