President Hakainde Hichilema has commissioned the 100-megawatt Chisamba Solar Photovoltaic Power Plant, marking a major milestone in Zambia’s drive toward energy sustainability and economic transformation.

With an investment of $100 million, the plant ranks as the fifth-largest standalone solar power installation in Africa and the third-largest in Sub-Saharan Africa, behind only two facilities in South Africa.

The project is expected to enhance Zambia’s renewable energy capacity, create employment opportunities, stimulate local businesses, and attract additional investment to the Central Province and beyond.