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Zambia invests $40 million in solar for schools, hospitals

Zambia has launched a $40 million investment under its Presidential Solar Initiative to install solar systems at 209 public institutions, including schools and hospitals.

Zambia completes 100 MW solar farm

Zesco has completed the 100 MW Chisamba solar farm in southern Zambia and has launched plans for a second 100 MW phase at the site, now home to sub-Saharan Africa’s largest grid-connected solar plant outside South Africa.

Metals producer signs PPA in Zambia

Jubilee, a UK-based diversified metals producer, has signed a three-year power purchase agreement (PPA) with Zambia’s Lunsemfwa Hydro Power Co. The agreement will power two of Jubilee’s sites in Zambia.

Tender opens for feasibility study on floating solar in Zambia

The African Development Bank is seeking expressions of interest from consultants to carry out a feasibility study for a floating solar project at a dam in southern Zambia. The deadline for applications is June 15.

Zambian IPP launches tender for 50 MW of solar

CGM Power Group Ltd., an independent power producer (IPP), is requesting expressions of interest from engineering, procurement and construction companies for the development of a 50 MW on-grid solar plant in northern Zambia. 

Zambia set for 60 MW/20 MWh of solar, storage

Turkish developer YEO and Zambian sustainable energy company are constructing a 60 MW solar plant with a 20 MWh battery energy storage system in southern Zambia.

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SkyPower Global signs 1 GW solar PPA with Zambian utility

SkyPower Global has signed a 1 GW solar power purchase agreement (PPA) with a Zambian utility to supply electricity to approximately 4 million homes. Zambian President Hakainde Hichilema hailed the significance of the deal amid ongoing droughts.

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Zambian utility launches EPC tender for 7.5 MW of solar

State-owned power utility Zesco has kicked off the first stage of an engineering, procurement and construction (EPC) tender for a 7.5 MW solar plant in Lusaka province, Zambia. The deadline for expressions of interest is Feb. 16, 2024.

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Engie unit to build 60 minigrids in Zambia

MySol Grid Zambia, a subsidiary of Engie Energy Access (EEA), has secured $7.5 million of debt from the Facility for Energy Inclusion (FEI) to build 60 minigrids. The projects will provide electricity to more than 40,000 people in rural areas.

Zambian utility launches tender for 50 MW of solar

ZESCO has kicked off a tender for solar projects in Zambia’s Southern, Western, and Luapula provinces.

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