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How can a diversified energy portfolio help Zambia?

The current energy crisis in Zambia, exacerbated by reliance on hydropower and frequent droughts, necessitates a shift towards a diversified energy portfolio. By incorporating nuclear, wind, solar, and coal energy, Zambia can reduce its vulnerability to power shortages and ensure a stable, sustainable energy supply.

How can Zambia reduce its vulnerability to power shortages?

By incorporating nuclear, wind, solar, and coal energy, Zambia can reduce its vulnerability to power shortages and ensure a stable, sustainable energy supply. Remember, this may not be a quick fix to what we are going through, but it may work in the now and years to come ahead.

Why are Zambia's power cuts so bad?

The power cuts have come as a shock to the 43% of Zambians who are connected to the grid and have taken electricity for granted all their lives. But one of the severest droughts in decades - caused by the El Niño weather phenomenon - has decimated Zambia’s power-generation capacity.

Why does Zambia have a power shortage?

Politics aside, this is about Zambia. This imbalance of high demand and low supply, coupled with frequent droughts, has resulted in power shortages. We have every right to protest and challenge the current load management issues.

Will ZESCO 'capital injection' triple Zambia's electric capacity?

Earlier this year, ZESCO and the United Arab Emirates’ Masdar signed an MOU to develop solar projects worth $2 billion, meant to generate 2,000 MW. This investment, labeled a “capital injection” by President Hichilema, will nearly triple Zambia’s electric capacity in combination with the investment from the British coalition.

Is Zambia a model for expanded collaboration?

Given these developments, Zambia poses a model for expanded collaboration between African economies, the United States, and other allies, with partnership attributes which can be replicated elsewhere on the continent.