The 22 megawatt solar power plant at the Natural Resources Development College (NRDC), is expected to strengthen Zambia’s electricity supply and accelerate the country’s transition towards renewable energy.

The solar plant, developed by Kiyona Energy Limited in partnership with NRDC, was commissioned on March 24, 2026, at a total cost of 17.5 million United States Dollars.

Speaking when a media team led by the Presidential Delivery Unit, paid a courtesy call on him before touring the facility, NRDC College Principal, Melon Mulamfu praised government for allowing the college to partner with Kiyona Energy Limited and ZESCO Limited in establishing the solar plant under the Presidential Solar Initiative.

“This is a huge energy investment for the agriculture sector and national food security at large,” Mr Mulamfu said.

He explained that apart from the 20 megawatts being injected into the national grid, an additional two megawatts have been dedicated to powering operations at the college.

“Reliable and sustainable energy will significantly enhance the college’s capacity to deliver practical, hands-on agricultural training,” he said

And Kiyona Energy Limited Head of Projects, Peter Sakala, said the plant is currently injecting 22 megawatts of electricity into the national grid and is capable of supplying power to approximately 15,000 households.