Kafue District has received five investment proposals from companies seeking to establish solar power plants, in a development expected to boost the district\u2019s contribution to Zambia\u2019s growing renewable energy sector.<\/p>\n
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.<\/p>\n
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.<\/p>\n
\u201cKafue District has received five proposals from companies seeking to establish solar power plants and the combined generation potential is 550 megawatts,\u201d said Mr Hikapulwe.<\/p>\n
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.<\/p>\n
Mr Hikapulwe explained that investors are attracted to Kafue due to its strategic location, abundant sunlight and proximity to major transmission infrastructure.<\/p>\n
\u201cKafue has a big ZESCO sub-station; that\u2019s why we are seeing increased interest in the district,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n
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\u2019s energy landscape.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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