Zambia launches $300 million hybrid solar and battery power project
Solar energy project in Zambia
Zambia: Nakwe Simbongwe
Zambian President Hakainde Hichilema inaugurated a $300 million hybrid renewable energy project at the Kindu Farm in Chongwe District on Tuesday, launching one of the largest Solar energy investments In the country.
250 MW solar power plant
The project, a collaboration between Kindu Farm and UK's Globe Lake, comprises a 250 MW solar power plant coupled with a 150 MW battery energy storage system. The hybrid design will provide clean energy during the day and distributeable electricity after sunset, improving grid stability as part of Zambia's efforts to diversify its energy sources and reduce its reliance on hydropower.
In his remarks at the groundbreaking ceremony, President Hichilema said that this investment embodies the strength of the relationship between the Government of the Republic of Zambia and the British Government. This inauguration reinforces Zambia's efforts to attract investment. Private capital To the renewable energy sector.
Reducing power outages
Once operational, the 250MW solar power plant will rank among the largest in South Africa, while the 150MW battery system adds vital storage capacity to manage peak demand and mitigate power outages.
This combined capacity directly supports national priorities, namely: providing the mining sector with the energy needed to expand copper production to 3 million tons by 2031, expanding industrial activity, and expanding access to electricity for homes.
The Kindu Farm project adds to a wave of planned energy development projects in 2026. It also signals growing UK-Zambia cooperation in green infrastructure, with construction expected to provide long-term employment and technical jobs for Zambians.
