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Zambia committed to diversify energy sector

Government says it is committed to the integration of various renewable energy options such as wind and solar into the national electricity grid to ensure minimal disruption of power supply in the country.

Energy Minister Matthews Nkhuwa said this in Paris, France where he is leading a Zambian delegation, attending the International Council on Large Electric Systems (CIGRE) 2018 high level energy conference.

Mr. Nkhuwa says having a rich power generation mix in the country is cardinal considering the power deficit the Country experienced in 2015/2016 on account of drought where 99 percent of electricity was from hydro power.

He has further explained that with implementation of an effective mix of power generation, the high costs associated with the importation of power as experienced during the 2015/2016 saga could be avoided.

He says this will help free up resources to benefit socio-economic development in the country.

And Mr. Nkhuwa has described Zambia’s participation at the CIGRE 2018 as crucial as the country was taking advantage of the knowledge including opportunities from interacting and engaging with the captains of industry, equipment manufacturers and various professionals of new developments and best practices.

“Zambia is not an island but part of the wider global village and hence issues affecting our country are not just unique to Zambia. This is a biggest opportunity to interact with experts in the industry so that we can tap knowledge that will benefit the citizenry and not forgetting key issues being discussed such as trilemma of affordability, reliability and sustainability of electricity being delivered to the customers,” he added.

CIGRE, which is headquartered in France, was formed in 1921 and has grown to establish a collaborative global community of the world’s leading knowledge and expertise in power systems.

The international leading event for Power System industry has gathered Government leaders, the private sector and world experts to discuss and learn about the future of the industry for the whole value chain, from generation to distribution.

The programme of the 2018 CIGRE Session includes: Conferences, Group Discussion Meetings, Tutorials, a Technical Exhibition and Networking events.

The Minister is accompanied by ZESCO Managing Director Victor Mundende, Director Transmission Webster Musonda and Senior Manager Corporate Affairs Patrick Mwila including energy ministry officials.

This is contained in a statement issued to Money FM News by Embassy/Permanent Delegation to UNESCO First Press Secretary Yande Musonda.

 

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