Zuba Power is a project aimed at enhancing access to and affordability of renewable energy through rural electrification in Zambia. The project employs three approaches: decentralized solar microgrid technical solutions, renewable energy education and training, and renewable energy financial consultancy services.
"Zuba" is a term in the indigenous Zambian language of "Nyanja" which translates to "Sun". As the principal source of energy for humanity, the sun serves as Earth's own natural nuclear reactor, generating 3.8 * 10¹⁴ terawatts of power, and has the potential to meet all our energy demands. Our successful transition to sustainable energy as a civilisation will depend on our ability to efficiently harness this abundant renewable resource.
This project is a green initiative that focuses on utilizing solar energy to provide lighting, clean water pumping, irrigation, and other electricity needs for rural communities in Zambia that are not connected to the traditional grid. Furthermore, Zuba Power presents an opportunity for the government and other stakeholders to work towards a net-zero carbon economy by decarbonizing the grid and adopting renewable energy options hence helping mitigate and adapt to the impacts of climate change.
Contact zubapower@gmail.com to get more information on the project