Zesco Adds 35MW Solar to Grid

Published: 10 Dec, 2025 15:37 Sources: S1 S2 Linked URLs: A1 Category: Business Language: English Country: Zambia

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Zesco has commissioned a 35-megawatt, $30 million solar plant in Chibombo as part of efforts to diversify Zambia’s energy mix and reduce dependence on hydropower. Officials said the new capacity will help stabilize supply amid recurrent load-management caused by drought-driven drops in water levels. Paired with ongoing transmission upgrades, the project reflects Zambia’s push for a more resilient, climate-aligned electricity system and signals further planned investments in solar and other renewable sources.