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Where are solar power plants located in Zambia?

In February, Zambia launched the Riverside Solar Plant in Kitwe town in the Copperbelt Province. China’s Sinohydro Corporation did the Copperbelt Energy Corporation project increasing its power generating capacity to 34 MW from 1MW. The annual energy output is 56.5 GWh.

Will China Datang invest in New energy projects in Zambia?

According to the MoU, China Datang will invest in and construct 220MW of new energy projects with “high quality and efficiency.” Zambia’s President Hakainde Hichilema said the government is working towards attaining a power generation capacity of 10,000MW.

Why should China and Zambia invest in solar energy?

Zou highlighted the abundant opportunities in Africa and underscored the important role of enterprises for cooperation between China and Zambia. The solar energy plants are set to be constructed in Zambia by 2026 as the country looks to increase its electricity output.

Did Zambia sign a power purchase agreement with China?

Representatives from Zambia’s state-owned power utility company, signed a Power Purchase Agreement (PPA) with China's Integrated Clean Energy Power Company Ltd on April 3, 2023 in Lusaka. Image via @JitoKayumba.

Is Zambia achieving a power generation capacity of 10000 MW?

Zambia’s President Hakainde Hichilema said the government is working towards attaining a power generation capacity of 10,000MW. The government is seeking urgent interventions to address power shortages that have adversely affected the country’s economy this year.

Why should investors invest in Zambia's energy sector?

In the energy sector, only 31% of Zambia’s 19.47 million people have access to electricity and the majority of these are in urban areas. This creates an enormous opportunity for investors to address the glaring deficits. 85% of Zambia’s 2,800MW installed electricity generation capacity is derived from hydropower.