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Are energy subsidies reinforcing and perpetuating inequality in Zambia?

The first compelling argument in Zambia’s case for energy subsidy removal, is that subsidies were reinforcing and perpetuating inequality because they mostly benefit upper-income groups, who are the biggest consumers of energy. The majority of Zambians are not benefiting from energy subsidies; the argument goes.

Can battery storage be used with solar photovoltaics in Zambia?

The Zambian regulation foresees customs duty and VAT exemptions for most equipment used in renewable energy or battery storage projects. Detailed information is provided in In this section, we discuss the opportunity of battery storage in combination with solar photovoltaics from a financial point of view.

How much does a solar battery cost in Zambia?

Africa Clean Energy Technical Assistance Facility. (2022). Customs Handbook for Solar PV Products in Zambia. Bloomberg New Energy Finance. (2022, December 6). Lithium-ion Battery Pack Prices Rise for First Time to an Average of $151/kWh.

Will Zambia have a better energy mix than we have now?

Zambia will consequently have a better energy mix than we have now. The removal of energy subsidies is not an easy task. It requires proper planning, properly designed mitigating measures and a good communications strategy. There are many countries in Africa, and outside the continent, who have succeeded and reaped the benefits of doing so.

Is Zambia referring to 'Big Bang' removal of subsidies?

The recent statement by the IMF that Zambia is going to take bold economic reform steps, seems to suggest that they could have been possibly referring to the “big bang” removal of subsidies by the New Dawn government. The intention of the fast pace of reform could be to maximize the budgetary savings in the short term.

Why should German and European service providers invest in Zambia?

For German and European service providers active in the energy sector, Zambia presents significant potential for business development. There are clear needs across the solar energy and storage value chain, including pro-ject development and financing, equipment manufacturing, system inte-gration and contracting.