The U.S. Trade and Development Agency has signed a grant aimed at increasing electricity access in Zambia.
This grant follows a partnership between USTDA and Zambian company Standard Microgrid Initiatives Limited on a study that supports the deployment of containerized minigrid units in rural and peri-urban districts in Zambia.
The project is anticipated to be the first large-scale deployment of solar with battery storage mini-grids in the country that utilizes U.S. technology solutions.
During the ceremony, USTDA also announced approval of funding for a 130-140 megawatt wind power project being development by Access Wind One Zambia Limited, the Zambian subsidiary of Access Power Limited.
“USTDA is pleased to help introduce U.S. technology to Zambia, increasing access to reliable electricity and supporting the Zambian government in diversifying its energy generation mix,” said Fitts. “We are particularly happy to be here today with InfraCo Africa, proof that our support can have direct impact in attracting implementation financing for such projects.”
