Zambia signs 1 GW solar PPA with SkyPower

The collaboration between Zambia Electricity Supply Corporation (ZESCO) and SkyPower Global aims to illuminate approximately 4 million homes. (Image credit: SkyPower Global)

SkyPower Global and Zambia Electricity Supply Corporation (ZESCO) have signed a 1 GW Power Purchase Agreement to enhance Zambia’s renewable energy capacity. Construction is set to begin next year, with financial arrangements and environmental studies to be completed. The project is expected to increase Zambia’s power generation capacity by 30%, create thousands of jobs, and provide power to several million homes. This initiative aims to supply electricity to around 4 million homes and boost renewable energy capacity.