The Chisamba Solar Power Plant is a 100 megawatt (MW) grid-connected photovoltaic (PV) solar power station in Chisamba District, Central Province, Zambia. Commissioned in June 2025, the project plays a significant role in Zambia’s efforts to diversify energy sources and reduce reliance on hydropower. Overview & CapacityThe plant was developed by the Kariba North Bank Extension Power Corporation, a subsidiary of the . It was. .
Electricity generated by the plant is sold under a 13-year power purchase agreement (PPA) with GreenCo Power Services. The power is supplied primarily to (FQM), a major copper mini. .
During construction, the project created over 1,200 jobs, with approximately 98% of the workforce sourced locally. It is expected to generate around 100 permanent jobs during operations. The project supports Zambia’s g.
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