The Ministry of Energy has expressed confidence that the ongoing projects in the energy sector, once complete, will stabilise electricity supply, reduce load shedding, and strengthen energy security across the country.

Minister of Energy Makozo Chikote has observed that so far, 347 megawatts of new generation has been complete, citing that the 100 megawatts Chisamba Solar Power Plant Project, 25 megawatts Mailo Solar PV Plant in Serenje as well as various projects that are under the Net-metering initiative with a total capacity of 14.7 megawatts, will also contribute to increased electricity supply once complete.

In a statement made available to ZANIS, the Minister revealed that the current energy project pipeline includes green city initiatives, rooftop solar projects, utility-scale renewable and thermal power projects.

The Minister added that 29 Public and Private Sector led pipeline projects are currently under construction with a total capacity of 2,510 megawatts to be commissioned between 2025 and 2026, including the 50 megawatts ZESCO Mansa Solar PV, 300 megawatts Maamba Phase 2 and 136 megawatts CEC Itimpi 2, among others.

The Minister added that his ministry welcomes the increasing interest from

investors seeking to support Zambia in bridging its energy gap.

Mr Chikote who assured the nation that energy sustainable solutions are underway, further disclosed that a detailed list of pipeline projects expected to be commissioned in 2025 and 2026 is available and has been uploaded on the ministry of Energy website.