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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. Prof. Prem Jain, expert in renewable energy and environment, also a lecturer at UNZA 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 th...

PROLONGED LOADSHEDDING REDUCES UPTAKE OF FISH,CHICKEN By Alfonso  Kasongo Zambia, like many other countries in the Southern African Development Community (SADC) region, experienced the El-nino weather conditions, causing a drought which has triggered  power deficit challenges with reciprocal effects on the economy. The drought situation country has sharply reduced country's hydro-power generation capacity of about 3,356.6 MW to an estimated 750 MW deficit resulting in 23 hour power outrage-unprecedented load management in the country's history. Fisho Mwale ,a titan of Zambian business sector with ineradicable and illustrious career spanning for over four decades says the impact of prolonged load-shedding has negatively impacted many businesses,including  those dealing in high perishables products. Mr Mwale who is founder and chairman for Yalelo Fish Company,adds that fish business like  any other in food production ,processing and distribution has not been spared fro...

  DSaT,ZaAS COLLABORATE TO HOST FIRST EVER SCIENCE CAFE ON FEASIBILITY OF SOLAR ENERGY picture used for illustration By Alfonso Kasongo Dziwa Science and Technology Trust -DSaT , a non government organisation promoting science communication and advancement of science and technological based solutions to country's socio-economic challenges has partnered with the Zambia Academy of Scientists to host first ever science cafe on feasibility of solar energy with the aim to encourage a broader comprehension of renewable energy across various stakeholders in Zambia. The science cafe ,scheduled for Wednesday,October,16, 2024 in Lusaka, will also place emphasis on bridging the gap between scientific understanding and practical application. Currently,Zambia is grappling with power deficit challenges with reciprocal effects on the economy. The country has an installed hydropower generation capacity of about 3,356.6 MW, which has depleted rapidly due to El Nino factors, creating an estimat...