Approved by the Cabinet in November 2023, the Ministry Energy’s Integrated Resource Plan (IRP) for the electricity sector is officially launching on Feb 13, 2024. The publication of this document marks a pivotal step towards a sustainable and diversified power future for Zambia. This comprehensive 30-year electricity planning roadmap will ensure that Zambia is equipped to meet the growing power demands of its dynamic society.
Key features of the IRP include:
- A diversified energy mix: The plan promotes a balanced approach, incorporating renewable energy sources, such as solar and wind power, alongside traditional resources, such as hydropower (focused in the North of Zambia), for a reliable and sustainable power supply.
- Enhanced energy security: The IRP strengthens energy security through domestic resource development and optimized energy infrastructure investments, reducing reliance on imported energy sources.
- Sustainable development: The plan prioritizes environmentally responsible power generation, contributing to Zambia’s overall sustainable development goals and reducing future greenhouse gas emissions by growing green.
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