Stakeholders

The GET FiT Programme is executed by the Zambian Ministry of Energy and implemented by the German development bank KfW. Programme funding is provided by the German government.

In addition, a multitude of Zambian stakeholders such as ERB, ZESCO and OPPPI are involved in the Programme. In partnering with Zambian stakeholders, GET FiT Zambia also strives to boost institutional capacity and strengthen the policy and regulatory framework for renewable energy IPPs in Zambia. Other cooperating international organizations include the African Development Bank, and Africa Trade Insurance.

We continue to build on the achievements of GET FiT Uganda and other renewable energy programs across Sub-Saharan Africa in an effort to spur innovation and project development in Zambia's burgeoning small- and medium-scale renewables sector.

Energy Regulation Board

The Energy Regulation Board (ERB) has the responsibility to ensure that utilities earn a reasonable rate of return on their investments that is necessary to provide a quality service at affordable prices to the consumer. In order to carry out this role, the ERB, among other functions, ensures that all energy utilities in the sector are licensed, monitors levels and structures of competition, investigates and remedies consumer complaints. The ERB was tasked with the responsibility to determine REFiTs to be used in the programme.
ERB Website

ZESCO

ZESCO Limited is a vertically integrated electricity utility, which generates, transmits, distributes and supplies electricity in Zambia. It is a public utility, with the Government of the Republic of Zambia being a sole shareholder. ZESCO is the main off-taker in the GET FiT Zambia programme.
ZESCO Website

The African Development Bank Group

In addition to key Zambian stakeholders, GET FiT Zambia partnered with African Development Bank in preparing to launch the program. The overarching objective of the African Development Bank (AfDB) Group is to spur sustainable economic development and social progress in its regional member countries (RMCs), thus contributing to poverty reduction.
AfDB Wesbite

African Trade Insurance Agency

With the support of KfW, African Trade Insurance (ATI) developed the Regional Liquidity Support Facility (RLSF). The RLSF is designed to help independent power producers (IPPs) developing renewable energy projects in Africa to obtain the liquidity they need in the event that their off-taker delays payment.
ATI Website