SOLAR ENERGY REMAINS FEASIBLE FOR ZAMBIA
SOLAR ENERGY REMAINS FEASIBLE FOR ZAMBIA ...as the country stands to benefit about $2.5 billion from the 800MW solar energy plant -Renewable Energy Expert. By Alfonso Kasongo Solar energy remains key and feasible for drought prone Zambia as the hydro-power dependent southern African nation stands to earn an estimated $2.5 billion in 25 years through a successful installation of the 800MW solar power plant compared to coal energy,a renewable energy and environmental expert has revealed . Professor Prem Jain ,an expert in renewable energy and environment,also a lecturer at the University of Zambia in his research ,says Zambia can absorb more than 800MW of solar power on her national grid ,however , warning that the continued over use of the Kariba dam,country's biggest hydro power generation vessel makes the country more vulnerable to climate shocks . Speaking during a science cafe on the feasibility of renewable energy in Zambia,Prof. Jain emphasized on the need for the