Aerial view of a utility-scale solar project site in Zambia

Portfolio

Current Projects

Two 50 MW projects in Zambia, both shovel-ready for 2027 construction.

Chirundu District · Southern Province

Shovel Ready 2027

Chirundu Solar

A 50 MW AC utility-scale solar project in Chirundu District, Southern Province, with strong solar resource, grid access and secured land for development.

50 MW AC
Capacity
Fixed-tilt PV
Technology
ZESCO 132 kV
Grid Connection
Approx. 150 ha
Land Area
Complete
ESIA
2027
Construction Target

Development Status

Chirundu Solar: Project Milestones

Site identificationComplete
Feasibility studyComplete
ESIA completeComplete
Grid connection confirmedComplete
Project finance
Construction

Project Fundamentals

Site & Technical Overview

Capacity
50 MW AC
Technology
Fixed-tilt PV
Grid connection
ZESCO 132 kV
Land area
Approx. 150 ha
ESIA
Complete
Construction target
2027

Chirundu Solar is a 50 MW AC utility-scale solar project located in Chirundu District, Southern Province. The site benefits from excellent solar irradiance, confirmed grid connection to the ZESCO transmission network and secured land tenure.

Chongwe District · Lusaka Province

Shovel Ready 2027

Chongwe Solar

A 50 MW AC project in Chongwe District, approximately 40 km east of Lusaka, with confirmed transmission access and proximity to the Lusaka load centre.

50 MW AC
Capacity
Fixed-tilt PV
Technology
ZESCO 132 kV
Grid Connection
Approx. 150 ha
Land Area
Complete
ESIA
2027
Construction Target

Project Fundamentals

Site & Technical Overview

Capacity
50 MW AC
Technology
Fixed-tilt PV
Grid connection
ZESCO 132 kV
Land area
Approx. 150 ha
ESIA
Complete
Construction target
2027

Chongwe Solar is a 50 MW AC project located in Chongwe District, Lusaka Province, approximately 40 km east of Lusaka. The site's proximity to the Lusaka load centre and confirmed transmission access make it one of the most strategically positioned projects in the portfolio.

Development Status

Chongwe Solar: Project Milestones

Site identificationComplete
Feasibility studyComplete
ESIA completeComplete
Grid connection confirmedComplete
Project finance
Construction

Site Selection

How We Choose Project Sites

Solar Resource

Global Horizontal Irradiance above 2,200 kWh/m² per year

Grid Proximity

Within practical distance of existing 132 kV or 220 kV infrastructure

Land Tenure

Clear title or long-term lease with no competing claims

Environmental

No protected areas, minimal resettlement, manageable ecological sensitivity

Logistics

Road access for construction equipment and long-term operations

Solar farm construction workers installing panels

Beyond Phase 1

A Clear Pathway to 500 MW

Phase 1 projects are the foundation of a portfolio that scales to 500 MW by 2030. Additional sites are under development for Phases 2, 3 and 4.