• Solarcentury Africa and the IDC have signed a Heads of Terms agreement to co-develop a 67 MWp solar project in Zambia. The plant will connect to the ZESCO backbone near Chisamba Central Province, Zambia reducing the need for power transfer from the south.
• The plant will be able to wheel power to IDC’s large industrial users in Zambia to address the current power shortages being experienced in-country.
Solar Century Africa Limited (“Solarcentury Africa”) and the Industrial Development Corporation Limited (“IDC”) of Zambia have signed a Heads of Terms agreement to co-develop a 67 MWp solar power plant in Zambia (the “Project”). This strategic Project will connect to the ZESCO backbone near Chisamba, Central Province, supporting Zambia’s efforts to mitigate its ongoing power shortages with sustainable energy solutions.
IDC has already secured the project site and carried out initial technical studies, while Solarcentury Africa will be responsible for completing development, design, funding and delivery of the plant.
Solarcentury Africa brings valuable experience to this partnership, having completed the development of the first 25 MW of the 100MW solar project in Kanona, Serenje District, which began construction last year and is set for commissioning in Q2 2025. As a member of the Southern Africa Power Pool (SAPP), Solarcentury Africa is actively expanding its merchant solar portfolio in Namibia, Botswana, and Zambia, with plans to install up to 500 MW of solar capacity in the region over the coming years.
This Project is designed to provide power primarily to IDC’s large industrial users in Zambia, addressing critical energy shortages that have impacted businesses and economic growth.
