Kafue District has received five investment proposals from companies seeking to establish solar power plants, in a development expected to boost the district’s contribution to Zambia’s growing renewable energy sector.

The proposed projects have a combined generation potential of 550 megawatts, making them some of the most significant renewable energy investments earmarked for the district.

Kafue District Commissioner Maurice Hikapulwe confirmed that once operational, the power generated from the solar plants will be fed into the national grid through the ZESCO sub-station in Kafue, enabling nationwide distribution and supporting government efforts to enhance energy security.

“Kafue District has received five proposals from companies seeking to establish solar power plants and the combined generation potential is 550 megawatts,” said Mr Hikapulwe.

He disclosed that the proposals range from 250 megawatts at the highest to 10 megawatts at the lowest and are currently undergoing technical, environmental and regulatory assessments.

Mr Hikapulwe explained that investors are attracted to Kafue due to its strategic location, abundant sunlight and proximity to major transmission infrastructure.

“Kafue has a big ZESCO sub-station; that’s why we are seeing increased interest in the district,” he said.

He added that the anticipated investments are expected to spur economic growth through job creation, infrastructure development, and increased private-sector participation in the district’s energy landscape.