Zambia’s electricity supply company, ZESCO, has signed an agreement with PowerChina to expand the recently commissioned Chisamba Solar Plant’s capacity from 100MW to 200MW.
The agreement follows the successful commissioning of Phase 1 (100MW), which is now Zambia’s largest operational solar facility.
The agreement was witnessed by His Excellency, President Hakainde Hichilema, during the Invest Zambia International Conference, hosted by the Zambia Development Agency (ZDA) from July 16 to 18, 2025, at the Mulungushi International Conference Centre in Lusaka.
According to ZESCO, the expansion demonstrates PowerChina’s continued confidence in Zambia’s energy sector and aligns with President Hichilema’s 1,000MW Solar Explosion Agenda.
Once operational, the 200MW facility is expected to significantly enhance electricity supply, support industrial growth, and strengthen Zambia’s position in the regional power market.
Source: https://energynewsafrica.com
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