What is the rate of access to electricity in Zambia?

In Zambia, the rate of access to electricity is around 47 %, with rates as low as 15 % in rural areas. Load shedding to prevent electricity system failure occurs regularly and leaves affected areas without on-grid electricity for up to 24 hours at a time.

How does drought affect energy security in Zambia?

What is more, Zambia relies heavily on hydropower for its electricity production and therefore on the water levels of the Zambezi River and its tributaries. Droughts and irregular rainfall patterns can lead to reduced water levels, affecting the availability of water for power generation and making Zambia vulnerable to energy security issues.

How successful are solar internships in Zambia?

Following the training measures, a total of 78 trained professionals were placed in internships at Zambian solar companies. In the growing but still small local solar industry, this is a considerable success in terms of numbers. In addition, two of the vocational schools independently placed 28 more skilled workers in internships.

How many trainers were trained during the Gbe project?

In sum, 16 trainers for the 4 VTIs and a total of 281 solar professionals, of which 105 were women (37 %), were trained during the course of the GBE project. 82 % of the capacitated professionals consider the received trainings relevant for their jobs, while only 18 % do not consider them relevant.

Does Zambia have a Kafue roundabout?

"Lusaka, Zambia CBD Kafue Roundabout" by Lupali is licensed under CC BY-SA 4.0. Despite minimal historical contributions to global greenhouse gas emissions, Zambia faces significant threats from climate change. In response, the country has established ambitious goals and commitments for resilient, low-carbon and sustainable development.