African authorities have appealed for investors to develop the country’s renewal energy provision. Zambia is facing a power deficit of 560 megawatts due to declining water levels in reservoirs. Power cuts have led to energy rationing. About 90 per cent of the country’s electricity supply is from hydro. The meeting hopes to explore solar, wind, geothermal and other alternative sources of energy. The head of the country's investment agency stated that the country expects to triple power outputs to 6,000 megawatts in two years through expansion of solar energy by foreign investors.
Zambian authorities have appealed for investors to develop the country’s renewal energy provision. Zambia is facing a power deficit of 560 megawatts due to declining water levels in reservoirs. Power cuts have led to energy rationing. About 90 per cent of the country’s electricity supply is from hydro. The meeting hopes to explore solar, wind, geothermal and other alternative sources of energy. The head of the country's investment agency stated that the country expects to triple power outputs to 6,000 megawatts in two years through expansion of solar energy by foreign investors.