Zambia Launches 100 MW Solar Project

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The USD 100 million Chisamba Solar Plant is located in the Chisamba District in central Zambia and was developed by Kariba North Bank Extension Power Corporation, a subsidiary of the state-run power utility Zesco Limited. The project is a significant milestone in Zambia’s goal to add 1,000 MW of solar power to the national grid by the end of 2025.

Zambia launched a 100-megawatt (MW) solar photovoltaic (PV) project on Monday, the country’s largest grid-connected solar initiative to date, marking an important step toward addressing its ongoing energy deficit.

The USD 100 million Chisamba Solar Plant is located in the Chisamba District in central Zambia and was developed by Kariba North Bank Extension Power Corporation, a subsidiary of the state-run power utility Zesco Limited. The project is a significant milestone in Zambia’s goal to add 1,000 MW of solar power to the national grid by the end of 2025.

The project was constructed by PowerChina International Group Limited, who served as the engineering, procurement and construction contractor, and was financed by Stanbic Bank and Zesco.

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Construction of the first phase began in July 2024. A second phase, involving an additional 100 MW solar plant is expected to commence soon. The project encompasses a 100 MW solar power station, a 33/132 kV step-up substation, and the expansion of an existing substation.