Substantial untapped hydropower potential exists for small scale rural electrification projects.
[7][8] Zambia has a diversity of potential sources of renewable energy, such as its abundant water resources for hydropower generation.
[9] Hydropower accounts for 85 percent of the country's total installed capacity, while there is a potential to increase production from wind and photovoltaic energy systems.
The government, ZESCO, civil society and other stakeholders are exploring opportunities in the solar, wind, and geothermal spaces to meet the deficit and to plan for future energy needs.
[12][13] As the percentage of people with access to electricity remains small, the use of solar energy has become increasingly common.