Zambia Partners with China to Build Three Solar Power Plants
Through a partnership with China, Zambia is making a giant leap towards addressing the energy problem by approving the construction of three solar power stations.
According to the MoU, China Datang will invest in and construct 220MW of new energy projects with “high quality and efficiency.” Zambia's President Hakainde Hichilema said the government is working towards attaining a power generation capacity of 10,000MW.
Before the MoU was signed, Zou held talks with President Hichilema at China Datang's headquarters. This year marks the 60th anniversary of diplomatic relations between the two countries. President Hichilema said he hoped the collaboration can help Zambia shift from a single energy structure to a more diverse one.
In August, ESI Africa reported that Zambia is facing an energy crisis caused by low water levels at its hydropower plants. A drought has reduced water levels in the Kafue River and Zambezi basins. As of 31 July, the national peak demand for electricity stood at 2,400MW. Available power generation was at 1,040MW, leaving a deficit of 1,360MW.
Zambia's President Hakainde Hichilema said the government is working towards attaining a power generation capacity of 10,000MW. The government is seeking urgent interventions to address power shortages that have adversely affected the country's economy this year.
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