[SMM Flash News] Zambia Secures Contractors for 312 MW Decentralised Solar Project Across 156 Constituencies

Published: May 30, 2026 23:07

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Zambia has finalized the procurement process for the construction of 156 solar power plants under the Presidential Constituency Energy Initiative, a key government program aimed at bolstering national energy security through decentralized power generation. Under this nationwide project, which follows a directive from President Hakainde Hichilema to invest heavily in renewable infrastructure, selected contractors will develop a 2-MW solar facility in each of the country's 156 constituencies. The entire initiative represents an estimated total investment of approximately $232 million (EUR 199.3 million).

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