Zambia case study

Question 1

What is the scale of energy in Zambia

Answer 1

Micro scale because it is a local energy source

Question 2

What political action has taken place in Zambia

Answer 2

The government are planning to create a 1,000MW hydroelectric power plant along the luapula river between Zambia and Congo

Question 3

How do rural communities generate energy

Answer 3

Because rural communities are isolated they are not connected to the main energy grid and communities then relie on local energy supplies e.g. wood, coal etc.

Question 4

What practical action has taken place in Zambia to improve its energy resources

Answer 4

The creation of hydroelectric power
The rugged landscape has allowed local communities to build a natural funnel for water to flow into where it is passed through a generator creating energy

Question 5

What are the benefits of using hydroelectric power in Zambia

Answer 5

The system is very simple and therefore if there are any minor issues the local community can be taught how to resolve the issues

Question 6

What benefits does the hydroelectricity bring to local communities in Zambia

Answer 6

• Improved education
• Improved health care provision (medical facilities)
• Makes the community more attractive to work and invest