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Zambia solar power expansion and energy investments
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Zambia solar power expansion and energy investments
In late July 2026 2026, Zambia inaugurated the 100 MW Chisamba II Solar Power Plant, doubling a US$70 million project that doubled the Chisamba complex to 200 MW and aiming MW. Opened by President Hakainde Hichilema, the plant aims to reduce reliance on strained hydroelectric generation. The project, opened generation, which has been strained by President Hakainde Hichilema, was presented as a step toward cleaner, more reliable electricity recent droughts, and improve reliability for households, industry manufacturing, and mining, mining. This expansion follows 2023 regulatory reforms that opened transmission and previewed a forthcoming C&I Energy + Storage Summit. Two days later, distribution networks to private producers. By late July, officials reported that Zambia’s installed solar capacity had risen to about reached approximately 841 MW, around accounting for about 18 % of the national generation mix. The This growth follows 2023 regulatory reforms that opened transmission and distribution networks to private producers and introduced a digital licensing system. Ongoing projects—including is supported by various projects, including the 196 MW Itimpi plant, the 200 MW Chisamba complex, a 50 MW Mabumba plant, and a newly approved 500 MW solar project by EnerSynk—are driving progress toward the country’s target of 10 GW of renewable capacity by 2030. EnerSynk Group that has secured key regulatory approvals. A net‑metering programme launched in July 2024 now currently supplies over 30 MW of grid‑connected power. In August 2026, the Energy Regulation Board (ERB) approved energy sector investments totaling approximately ZMW 18.4 billion ($971.5 million). These approvals include 23 licenses and 20 construction permits, covering 11 utility-scale solar projects and renewable energy equipment manufacturing. These investments are intended to address a growing electricity deficit caused by reduced hydropower generation and to support expanding industrial activities.
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