About Us | ZARENA

Who We Are

Coordinating Zambia's Clean Energy Transition Since 2017

ZARENA is a member-based association dedicated to coordinating, accelerating and promoting the adoption of renewable energy solutions across Zambia. Through collaboration, innovation and action, we connect academia, industry and government to deliver practical and impactful solutions.

With a growing member community and a strong commitment to impact, we turn policy into action by providing the networks, knowledge and platforms needed to drive collaboration and advance a sustainable energy future for all Zambians.

200+

Active Members

Focus Areas

50+

Events Hosted

Years of Impact

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Vision

To position Zambia as a hub for renewable energy innovation, promoting sustainable and accessible energy for all.

Mission

To promote renewable energy adoption, foster innovation, and advocate for policies that ensure sustainable, clean and accessible energy.

Core Values

What Guides Everything We Do

Collaborative

The best solutions emerge when stakeholders work together across sectors and disciplines.

Innovative

We embrace new ideas and technologies to accelerate Zambia's clean energy transition.

Integrity

We hold ourselves to the highest standards of transparency, honesty and ethical conduct.

Empowerment

We equip individuals and communities with the knowledge and tools to thrive in a clean energy economy.

Accountable

We take ownership of our commitments and measure ourselves by real-world impact.

Empowerment

We equip individuals and communities with the knowledge and tools to thrive in a clean energy economy.

Empowerment

We equip individuals and communities with the knowledge and tools to thrive in a clean energy economy.

Collaborative

The best solutions emerge when stakeholders work together across sectors and disciplines.

Innovative

We embrace new ideas and technologies to accelerate Zambia's clean energy transition.

Integrity

We hold ourselves to the highest standards of transparency, honesty and ethical conduct.

Accountable

We take ownership of our commitments and measure ourselves by real-world impact.

Our Platforms

How We Bring Stakeholders Together

ZARENA operates three core platforms that enable meaningful collaboration and knowledge exchange.

Technical Working Groups

Specialist groups across all 12 focus areas where experts collaborate on technical challenges and produce guidance for the sector.

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Student Chapters

University-based chapters engaging the next generation of renewable energy professionals through projects, competitions and networking.

Conferences & Roadshows

Annual conferences, regional roadshows and sector summits that convene Zambia's renewable energy community around a common agenda.

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Governance

Board of Directors

Providing strategic oversight and governance to guide ZARENA's mission and long-term impact.

Board Member Name

Finance & Administration Officer

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Partners

Strategic Partners & Stakeholder Networks

Works with government, academia, development partners, industry, and communities to strengthen Zambia's renewable energy sector.

Partners

Government Collaboration

Ministry of Energy
Ministry of Education
Ministry of Green Economy and Environment
Ministry of Science and Technology

Programmes & Sector Platforms

Energy Sector Advisory Group
Off-Grid Task Force
Zambia Energy Gender Network

Academic Partnerships

Copperbelt University (CBU)
University of Zambia (UNZA)
Kafue Gorge Training Centre
Student Chapters

Global Renewable Centre

Scotland

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Zambian | Malawi | Rwanda

A hub for facilitating knowledge exchange between stakeholders in international development partner countries and the Scottish Renewable Sector, offering networking, shared learning, and resources that enhance global citizenship and enables increased deployment of sustainable energy.

Advancing Renewable
Energy Across Zambia