Zambia: Largest Solar Plant Complete

Zambia: Largest Solar Plant Complete

President Edgar Lungu has commissioned a 54-MW solar power plant, as the construction of the Bangweulu plant reached completion. The plant is Zambia’s largest renewable energy project, constructed at a cost of $60 million. The solar power plant under the Bangweulu Power Company Limited is a JV of the Industrial Development Corporation and Neoen, a French company. The World Bank Group’s Scaling Solar Project awarded a contract to Neoen to construct a 100 MW solar…

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Africa Mining: Zambia’s mining investment arm ups stake in Copperbelt Energy

Africa Mining: Zambia’s mining investment arm ups stake in Copperbelt Energy

Zambia’s mining investment arm ups stake in Copperbelt Energy Zambia’s state mining investment arm is increasing its shareholding in Copperbelt Energy Corporation (CEC) by four percent, its CEO said on Monday.

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Africa Energy: World Bank to Fund Zambia Electrification

Africa Energy: World Bank to Fund Zambia Electrification

The government of Zambia will see funds from the World Bank in the amount of $26.5 million to enhance electricity access across rural areas. The project has been funded by a financial credit and will be implemented by the Rural Electrification Authority and ZESCO (the state-owned power company in Zambia).

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