Zambia - Obtain License for Renewable and Non Renewable Energy


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ProcedureEdit

Apply In-Person

  1. To apply for a renewable & non-renewable energy license in Zambia, the applicant will have to contact the Energy Regulation Board of Zambia, for the main office visit: link.
  2. Make sure that you have all the documents that are listed under the “Required Documents” section of this page.
  3. Fill the application form provided to you in the office after understanding the guidelines properly.
  4. Submit the application with necessary attachments to the office.
  5. The applicant is required to pay a non-refundable application fee, calculated at 0.1 of the cost of the envisaged investment.
  6. After payment of the application fee, most applications require that a physical inspection of the assets or project be undertaken by the ERB.
  7. If the outcome of the inspection is positive, the licensing regulations require that the application be advertised in the Government Gazette for a period of at least 30 days, during which period the public is offered an opportunity to comment on or object to the issuance of the licence applied for.
  8. If after the prescribed thirty-day period, no adverse reports or objections are received with respect to the licence application, the ERB will ordinarily proceed and issue the licence.
  9. Upon the satisfaction of the authorities, a provisional certificate will be accessible.
  10. The applicant gets the license in around 30 days.



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Required DocumentsEdit

  • Completed and signed form
  • Business Plan
  • Audited financial statements
  • Proof of funds, e.g., Bank Statement
  • Certificate of Incorporation/Registration
  • Diagrams/Drawings of proposed works



Office Locations & ContactsEdit

Consumer & Public Relations
Energy Regulation Board
Plot No 9330,
Off Alick Nkhata Road
P.O Box 37631,
Lusaka, Zambia
Tel: 260-211-258844 - 49
Fax: 260-211-258852
Contact link.

EligibilityEdit

  • A person or any company having required documents is eligible to apply.
  • Applicants should be a resident of the country.



FeesEdit

  • Application & license fee: Pay as per the authority’s request.



ValidityEdit

  • This licence will be valid for the time period stated in the license.



Documents to UseEdit

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Sample DocumentsEdit

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Processing TimeEdit

  • In 30 days, the application may be rejected or accepted.



Related VideosEdit

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InstructionsEdit

  • The license will be cancelled if provider is caught guilty of one of the following:
  • Giving false information.
  • Transferring license without approval.
  • Failing to comply with an enforcement notice.



Required InformationEdit

  • Name(s) of applicant(s)
  • Certificate of incorporation No. (if applicable).
  • Type of facility(if applicable).
  • Notification address
  • Area to be licensed for the purpose.
  • Other relevant info supporting the application.



Need for the DocumentEdit

  • The license allows the holder to deal with renewable and non renewable energy resources legally.
  • The holder is responsible for manufacture, supply, installation and maintenance of renewable energy generating equipment; and production, storage, marketing and transportation of renewable energy.



Information which might helpEdit

  • Energy Regulation Act of Zambia link.



Other uses of the Document/CertificateEdit

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e.g. Birth Certificate can be used as proof of identity.



External LinksEdit

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