The approvals are aimed at improving energy service delivery across the country.
ERB Public Relations Manager Namukolo Kasumpa said the developments reflect continued investor confidence and highlight the effectiveness of the board’s regulatory framework in supporting compliant and sustainable energy investments.
She explained that among the approved licenses are nine for the manufacture, supply, installation, and maintenance of renewable energy equipment.
Kasumpa added that the ERB has also licensed 80 petroleum fuel tankers to strengthen the supply chain and enhance national distribution capacity.
She further stated that seven construction permits for retail service stations were approved, along with the commissioning of four service stations.
In addition, the board approved 73 Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG) retail kiosks and one LPG storage facility to increase access to LPG across the country.
Where i stay Zesco power goes on a daily basis. Does this ERB as a regulator have a proactive approach to find out how customers are serviced by their licencees. When did they last carry out sampled surveys in Zambia in different segments of their jurisdiction to measure customer satisfaction. Or its the usual lazy approach of waiting for complaints?
There is no diesel in most filling stations. All we hear are feeble statements that we have enough fuel stocks. So where are these same stocks?