Ministry of Energy Permanent Secretary Peter Mumba has called on all business entities trading in solar equipment to consider reducing their prices , following governments decisions to suspend duty on the importation of solar related equipment.
Government through the Energy Regulation Board ERB waived duty and fees for solar products to encourage more investors to enter the energy sector and help reduce the power deficit.
Speaking when he officiated at the Beit Cure Childrens hospital of Zambia extended Childrens ward and Solar System project in Lusaka today, Mr. Mumba said that it is unfair that business entities continue selling solar equipment at exorbitant prices.
“Zambians should take advantage of this opportunity and import solar systems without paying any duty,” Said Mr. Mumba
And Mr. Mumba commended the United States Agency for International Development USAID for donating the 246 Kilowatts solar systems to Beit cure children’s hospital.
