[Solar PV: Zambia Commissions 136 MW PV Plant and Opens 300 MW CFIP Tender]

Published: May 7, 2026 09:23

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Zambia’s CEC commissioned the 136 MW Itimpi II solar plant, the nation’s largest, funded entirely via a $200 million green bond. CEC aims for 500 MW by 2027 with integrated storage. Simultaneously, Zambia launched a 300 MW solar-plus-storage tender under a new Carbon Feed-In Premium (CFIP) scheme. This Norway-backed initiative provides a 10-year carbon credit revenue stream to de-risk investments and reduce hydro-dependency. Bids are due by May 31, 2026.

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