Liuwa Solar Power Generation

Does Liuwa Plain National Park have a Conservation Legacy?

Over the past 20 years, Liuwa Plain National Park has seen the restoration of its conservation legacy. Liuwa Plain National Park in Zambia has one of the longest conservation histories in Africa, dating back to the 19th century when the King of Barotseland, Lubosi Lewanika, appointed his people as custodians of the landscape.

What is lwa'i solar & energy storage project?

They’ve made a huge leap forward with the Lāwa’i Solar and Energy Storage Project, which will single-handedly deliver roughly 11 percent of Kaua’i’s power, making the island more than 50 percent powered by renewables. The project is–what they claim to be–the world’s largest solar-plus-storage peaker. The plant is located on the island of Kaua’i.

Will KIUC's lwa'i project be powered by solar energy?

KIUC’s president and CEO David Bissell is quoted as saying at the unveiling on Tuesday; “Now that the Lāwa’i project is online, as much as 40 percent of our evening peak power will be supplied by stored solar energy. I think it’s safe to say this is a unique achievement in the nation and possibly the world.”

What is the history of Liuwa Plain National Park?

Liuwa Plain in western Zambia has one of the oldest conservation histories in Africa, dating back to the late 19th century when the King of Barotseland appointed his people as the custodians of the reserve. Over the past 20 years, Liuwa Plain National Park has seen the restoration of its conservation legacy.

Where is Kaua'i solar power plant located?

The plant is located on the island of Kaua’i. It is backed by power producer AES Corporation and not-for-profit Kaua’i island Utility Cooperative (KIUC). The project was unveiled Tuesday to much fanfare. The project consists of a 28 MW solar photovoltaic (PV) and a 100 MWh five-hour duration energy storage system.

Why is Liuwa a good place to live?

Now that the landscape is once again a source of stability and abundance, the people of Liuwa have renewed their commitment and sense of custodianship to their land. Wildebeest have increased steadily over the years to some 45,000 animals, making Liuwa’s annual wildebeest migration the second largest in Africa.