- Chinese enterprises have showcased their willingness to assist Zambia in addressing its current electricity crisis.
- Chen noted that their current production of long-lasting batteries and inverters will help alleviate the country’s electricity shortage crisis.
Chinese enterprises have showcased their willingness to assist Zambia in addressing its current electricity crisis by offering alternative energy solutions at the 96th Agricultural and Commercial Show, which concluded on August 4 in the Zambian capital of Lusaka.
Sanver Chen, sales manager at Airumi New Energy Zambia Limited, highlighted its commitment to producing efficient, environmentally friendly, and stable power system solutions from its manufacturing plants in central Zambia’s Chibombo District at the exhibition.
Chen noted that their current production of long-lasting batteries and inverters will help alleviate the country’s electricity shortage crisis. They plan to commence lithium battery production next year.
“We know that Zambia is currently facing electricity problems, and we want to use our expertise to help the country with alternative energy sources such as solar,” he said.
Wind Peng, product manager at Herocean Group of Companies, emphasized that Zambia’s electricity deficit drives increased demand for solar energy products like panels and lithium batteries. Peng affirmed Herocean Group of Companies’ readiness to meet market needs with various solar solutions.
Zhang Jingjing, business manager of Orton Electric Group Company Limited, expressed interest in expanding the energy product market in Zambia, mirroring its success in Ghana. Zhang highlighted the company’s search for local partnerships to promote its energy products, such as transformers and voltage equipment.
Also, Joseph Lungu, a sales assistant at Wiltech Solar Solution Limited, emphasized their readiness to collaborate with the Zambian government to use solar energy to tackle the current electricity crisis. He underscored solar energy as pivotal for Zambia’s future, leveraging the country’s solar potential amidst challenges from reduced hydroelectric capacity due to poor rains.
Zambia has actively encouraged investment in alternative energy sources, particularly solar, following water level reductions in hydro plants due to adverse weather in the 2023/2024 season.
The government’s initiatives include a zero-rating value-added tax on selected equipment for solar projects and the supply of solar power-related items, aiming to foster greater investment in solar energy infrastructure.