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Will gei power be Zambia's first solar plant with battery storage?

Turkey’s YEO is partnering with Zambian sustainable energy company GEI Power to develop a 60 MW/20 MWh solar plant with battery storage in Choma district, southern Zambia. The facility has been touted as Zambia’s first solar plant with battery storage.

What is the power supply project in Zambia?

The project will supply clean, stable electricity to Zambian industry and households and has the potential to provide power for two critical mineral mines in the Democratic Republic of the Congo.

Why is Zyambo preparing a new power plant in Zambia?

Zambian Ministry of Energy Permanent Secretary Francesca Chisangano Zyambo has urged the two parties to move quickly to commission the project, as the facility will be important for mitigating power shortages in the country.

How much solar power does Zambia have?

Zambia's installed solar capacity stood at 124 MW at the end of 2023, according to the International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA). In April, Canadian developer SkyPower Global signed a 1 GW power purchase agreement with state-owned utility Zambia Electricity Supply Corp. This content is protected by copyright and may not be reused.

Why is there a shortage of electricity in Zambia?

Zambia currently faces a shortage of reliable electricity, due both to increasing demand and reduced hydropower generation caused by declines in precipitation linked to climate change.

How can Zambian and DRC copper & cobalt mines benefit from green energy?

“This innovative project will provide reliable green energy to responsible Zambian and DRC copper and cobalt mines, helping to ensure that these minerals – which are so critical to the global clean energy transition – are produced via an energy mix and an ethos that is aligned with the renewable energy movement’s highest principles.