A French solar energy
firm is set to electrify more than five thousand households in the rural
communities of Zambia by 2024.
This follows the
completion of feasibility studies which were undertaken by Generale Du Solaire
to determine the scope of works needed to develop, construct and operate mini
solar grids in Zambia.
Generale Du Solaire is
an independent electricity producer and has more than 300 solar power plants in
France with an hourly production capacity of 5 giga watts.
Benin and Togo are the
latest recipients of the project in Africa while Zambia is the next investment
destination.
During a tour of the
solar power plant in Sodourn, France, Zambia’s Ambassador to France Dr.
Christine Kaseba was informed that preparatory works to set up solar power
plants in Zambia have advanced and 9 villages across the country are expected
to benefit from the project.
Generale Du Solaire
Director for Africa and Middle East Alexis Rehbinder says the project has been
designed to meet the demands of the people in need of accessing electricity.
Mr Rehbinder said the
project of electrifying the rural community is aimed at supplementing efforts
by the national utility and as such his organization will collaborate with
Zesco to improve and accelerate the rate at which people access electricity.
He further said his
company will closely work with the local communities with the aim of
incorporating Zambians to be part of the project.
Mr Rehbinder however
hoped that the Energy Regulation Board and the Rural Electrification Authority
would expedite the issuance of permits to enable them commence operations by
the end of 2023.
Dr Kaseba commended
General Du Solaire for choosing Zambia as the best destination for foreign
direct investment and assured the investors of the government's commitment to
safeguard their investment.
This is according to a
statement issued by Naomi Ng'andu Mweemba, First Secretary Press and Public
Relations at the Zambian Embassy
in France.
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