28/06/2025
HH to Commission $100M Chisamba Solar Plant
By Ruth Chayinda
President Hakainde Hichilema is on Monday expected to commission the 100-megawatt Chisamba Solar Power Plant in Central Province.
The $100 million Chisamba Solar PV Plant is part of the 1,000MW solar onboarding target, designed to diversify the national electricity mix and bolster electricity security.
Energy Minister Makozo Chikote says the commissioning of the Chisamba Solar Plant by President Hichilema is a demonstration of the government's unwavering commitment to promoting renewable energy and enhancing energy security for all Zambians.
Mr. Chikote says the commissioning marks a significant step in the country’s energy agenda.
He said the solar plant will diversify Zambia’s energy mix and strengthen the country’s shift towards clean, reliable, and sustainable power generation.
The Minister added that the plant will support economic growth through improved power availability.
This is contained in a statement issued to ZNBC News today.
Meanwhile, ZESCO’s Department for Corporate Affairs says the plant is expected to generate clean electricity for 30,000 to 50,000 Zambian homes annually.
According to a statement released to ZNBC, the onboarding of the solar plant will contribute towards sustainable development and is projected to offset 120,000 tonnes of carbon dioxide emissions annually.
Credit: ZNBC