At a glance

WHAT IS AN INTEGRATED RESOURCE PLAN?

An IRP outlines a country’s resource needs in order to meet expected energy demand over a long-term planning horizon

WHAT WILL ZAMBIA’S IRP ACHIEVE?

The goal of Zambia’s IRP is to achieve universal access to clean, reliable, and affordable energy, consistent with the Vision 2030

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Project Workstream

Transmission

What is the state of Zambia’s transmission networks? How will this change over the next 30 years? These are the questions the transmission workstream examines.

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Project Workstream

Demand Forecast

How do we scope future demand for energy? By understanding present demographic and behavioural trends.

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Project Workstream

Generation

From resource availability to climate change, the IRP explores key factors likely to impact Zambia’s energy diversification goals.

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Project Workstream

Distribution and Demand-side Management (DSM)

What next after generation and transmission planning? Understanding consumer demand and planning adequate distribution.

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Project Workstream

Financing, Procurement and Market Structure

How do we take the IRP from plan to action? With strong financing, procurement and market structures.

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Cross-Cutting Theme

Gender and Social Inclusion

The inclusion of marginalised groups is key to the IRP development process. The project succeeds when the marginalised are heard.

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Cross-Cutting Theme

Climate and Environment

Mitigating climate change impacts is everyone’s business. Including the IRP’s.

Featured Article

Zambia Launches Process to Develop Integrated Resource Plan for the Energy Sector

The Government of the Republic of Zambia is pleased to announce the launch of the Integrated Resource Plan (IRP) process in partnership with Cities and Infrastructure for Growth Zambia (CIGZambia), and with support from the UK Government an appeal for all stakeholders to get behind the process.

Featured Publications

Integrated Resource Plan Inception Report

Integrated Resource Plan Inception Report

30 August 2021

IRP Publications

The National Energy Policy 2019

The National Energy Policy 2019

1 February 2021

Other Relevant Publications

Ministry of Energy Strategic Plan for the period 2018-2021

Ministry of Energy Strategic Plan for the period 2018-2021

31 May 2018

Other Relevant Publications

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