Resilient pathways for Zambia's power system: modelling a low-carbon future using the PyPSA-Earth-Zambia Framework

This study evaluates 12 integrated scenarios that incorporate electricity demand growth, hydrological variability, and coal power.

From:
Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office
Published
10 October 2025
Country:
Zambia
Document Type:
Research Paper
Theme:
Climate and Environment
First published:
28 February 2025
Authors:
Nyoni, KJ and Vilalta, A. S.,

Abstract

This study employs the PyPSA-Earth Zambia framework to evaluate 12 integrated scenarios that incorporate electricity demand growth, hydrological variability, and coal power.

This work is part of the Climate Compatible Growth programme.

Citation

Nyoni KG and others. ‘Resilient pathways for Zambia’s power system: modelling a low-carbon future using the PyPSA-Earth-Zambia Framework’ version 2, Cambridge Open Engage, 2025

Resilient pathways for Zambia’s power system: Modelling a low-carbon future using the PyPSA-Earth-Zambia Framework

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