Impact Assessment of Energy Kiosks in Rural Zambia

This paper discusses the results of a monitoring and evaluation program of two off-grid energy kiosks in rural Zambia which have been operational for 1-2 years. The monitoring and evaluation program was designed to capture qualitative and quantitative data primarily related to the extent at which kiosk-related services have been utilized in the community. They also include questions regarding environmental impacts and opportunities for future community development that could be supported by the kiosk. The results show that the kiosks did improve access to electricity services such as refrigeration, lighting, and mobile phone charging. However, the results also show the opportunity and desire for the kiosks to provide additional services such as water pumping and grain milling, and basic goods such as salt, soap and cooking oil.