The project which is being implemented under Trans Africa Supply Service (TASS was rolled out in 2016 and is aimed at promoting a radical shift towards a diversified culture in energy resource utilization in Zambia.
In an exclusive interview with the Business Mail newspapers Journalist Samuel Mbewe yesterday, Mr. Mukosa who indicated that the estimated cost allocated to complete the projects is K845 000.00, disclosed that the authority has since secured adequate funds to complete the project as planned.
“The estimated cost allocated to complete these projects is K 845 000.00 “SSMP project is expected to be completed in July 2017,” said Mukosa.
Mr. Mukosa noted that according to the project’s blueprint, the authority will install Solar panels in at least 28 schools and in 96 houses for staffs, three chiefs’ palaces, one local court, seven rural health Centres (RHCs) and 12 Human Rights Commission (HRC)’s staff houses in three Districts, namely Ikelengi District of North Western Province, Chama District of Muchinga Province and Lundazi District of Eastern Province.
“We will install Solar panels in at least 28 schools and in 96 houses for staffs, three chiefs’ palaces, one local court, seven rural health Centres (RHCs) and 12 Human Rights Commission (HRC)’s staff houses in three Districts” Mukosa said
This comes at a time when Zambia is grappling with efforts to come up with measures that may improve access to electricity to the rural populace which REA believes it is currently low.
Another press release to satisfy the IMF
Who in zambia can do that much installation in 3 months. Completed in july.No way. Why do we talk without thinking
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The project is welcome especially that we are going the renewable energy way. However, I have the following concerns and I will appreciate a feedback from REA
a) The total cost of the project is K845,000 to connect 28 schools. This means connecting each school at a cost of K30,178. Note that this is just power for lighting and watching a TV for 2 to 3 hours in a day. I feel it is not enough empowerment for families. Why not connect half the number of schools planned to the national grid because this will supply reliable, affordable and efficient energy that will have a real life application for people. Solar PV is very intermittent there not reliable.
b) 60% to 70% of the total cost of solar PV go to buying batteries which have a life span of 2years. This means the cost of the project…