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2021-01-14 15:05:32 GMT2021-01-14 23:05:32(Beijing Time) Xinhua English LUSAKA, Jan. 14 (Xinhua) -- Zambia and the European Union (EU) on Thursday signed a 33 million euros grant aimed at enhancing access to renewable energy in the southern African nation. The grant was under the Increased Access to Electricity and Renewable Energy Production Project which targets to electrify about 4 million people in rural areas. Minister of Energy Mathew Nkhuwa said after the signing ceremony that the grant was a sign of private sector confidence in government's development agenda and that the proje...

An Energy Expert has observed the need for government and stakeholders to increase sensitization on the use of Liquid Petroleum Gas (LPG) for various domestic uses to help save electricity. Energy expert under the Increased Access to Electricity and Renewable Energy Production (IAEREP) projects Sam Gouda noted the low consumption of LPG among consumers. Mr. Gouda observed that despite the advancement in technology LPG is still perceived to be hazardous by many. “LPG is a very important energy source, it is important for cooking. The use of LPG especially for cooking will help the country sa...