The Copperbelt Energy Corporation (CEC) has revealed that it aims to generate approximately 230MW of solar energy by 2027.
The revelation was made yesterday at the just ended 11th Zambia International Mining and Energy Conference and Exhibition (ZIMEC) during a case study presentation entitled “Smart Strategic Partnerships to Deliver Clean Energy to Mines” by CEC’s Senior Manager for Renewables, Reuben Munungwe.
Mr Munungwe said that CEC has demonstrated keen commitment to the clean green energy transition through its investments in renewable energy, which commenced in 2018 with a pilot 1MW solar photovoltaic (PV) plant.
He added that CEC commissioned the expanded 34 MW solar power plant early this year and is in the process of constructing an additional 60 MW solar PV plant.
Mr. Munungwe identified adequate financial resources, a supportive business environment, and requisite competencies of the project team, as critical success factors for the solar expansion projects.
He also revealed that CEC’s carbon offset for the Riverside Solar Project is currently at 22.6MT per annum, while for the Itimpi project it is anticipated to be at 55MT per annum. ZIMEC 2023 was held in Kitwe under the theme: “Investing in Zambia: Mine to Market, Clean Energy, and the Sustainable Development of Future Minerals.”
This is contained in a statement issued by Verona Mwila Nkolola CEC Head Corporate Communications and Investor Relations.
