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SkyPower Global and ZESCO Sign Landmark 1000 MW Power Purchase Agreement in Zambia 1 Mining in Zambia Copper Electricity 

SkyPower Global and ZESCO Sign Landmark 1000 MW Power Purchase Agreement in Zambia

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SkyPower Global, a renowned leader in large-scale solar energy solutions, and Zambia Electricity Supply Corporation (ZESCO) have sealed a groundbreaking 1000 MW Power Purchase Agreement (PPA). This significant milestone is a cornerstone of Zambia’s Integrated Renewable Energy Plan, aimed at substantially boosting the nation’s renewable energy capacity to foster sustainable growth. Zambia’s President, Hakainde Hichilema, hailed the Green Giant Zambia project as a vital component of the country’s renewable energy strategy, especially amidst the current climate-induced drought. The initiative seeks to ramp up Zambia’s renewable capacity to meet present and… Read More Here
ZESCO Expands Last Mile Connection Project to Boost Electricity Access in Lusaka 2 Mining in Zambia Electricity Energy 

ZESCO Expands Last Mile Connection Project to Boost Electricity Access in Lusaka

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Amidst the ongoing challenges of load shedding, ZESCO Limited is leading efforts to strengthen community resilience in Lusaka through the Lusaka Transmission and Distribution Rehabilitation Project (LTDRP). The project, which initiated its Last Mile connections on March 11th, 2024, aims to address issues within the 400V low voltage distribution network. Matongo Maumbi, Company Spokesperson, underscored the significance of this critical phase in enhancing the reliability and flexibility of the network. The initiative targets eight key townships, including Mtendere East, Chainda, Kamanga, Ngwerere, Mandevu, Garden Compound, John Howard, and Chawama, benefiting… Read More Here
Zambia's Zesco Seeks Power Imports to Mitigate Energy Deficit 3 Mining in Zambia Electricity Energy 

Zambia’s Zesco Seeks Power Imports to Mitigate Energy Deficit

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Zambia’s state-owned electricity utility, Zesco, announced plans on Monday to import power in order to address an impending energy shortfall that threatens production in the nation, known as Africa’s second-largest copper producer. With 86% of its electricity sourced from hydropower stations, Zambia faces challenges due to a severe drought caused by El Nino, a weather phenomenon marked by abnormal warming of the waters in the eastern Pacific, resulting in global temperature fluctuations. Zesco anticipates a power generation deficit of 700 megawatts this year, prompting negotiations for additional electricity imports. These… Read More Here
Only 44% of African Households Have Reliable Electricity Supply 4 Electricity 

Only 44% of African Households Have Reliable Electricity Supply

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A new report from the Pan-African Afrobarometer Research Network, published on April 11, 2024, sheds light on the state of electricity access across the African continent, revealing significant disparities despite the presence of hydroelectric dams. Based on a survey conducted between 2021 and 2023 with a sample size of 53,444 individuals across 39 African countries, the report titled “The Electricity Gap: Small and Uneven Progress Yet to Reach Many Africans” highlights that only 44% of households enjoy a reliable electricity supply. The survey underscores considerable discrepancies among countries, with reliable… Read More Here
World Bank and AfDB Collaborate to Electrify Africa 5 International Electricity 

World Bank and AfDB Collaborate to Electrify Africa

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The World Bank and the African Development Bank (AfDB) have joined forces with the ambitious goal of providing electricity access to 300 million people in Africa by 2030. Currently, approximately 600 million individuals on the continent lack access to electricity, hindering economic growth and job creation. Under this partnership, the World Bank aims to connect 250 million people through distributed renewable energy systems or the distribution grid. This endeavor requires an estimated $30 billion in public sector funding and presents a significant $9 billion investment opportunity for the private sector.… Read More Here
Zambia's Power Utility Declares Force Majeure on Mines' Electricity Supply 6 Mining in Zambia Copper Electricity 

Zambia’s Power Utility Declares Force Majeure on Mines’ Electricity Supply

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Zambia’s state-owned power utility has issued force majeure notices regarding electricity supply to certain mines, as reported by an industry association, intensifying the strain on the copper market amidst unprecedented challenges. According to the Chamber of Mines in Africa’s second-largest copper producer, ZESCO Ltd has informed several members of the organization that it cannot fulfill its supply obligations. However, specific details regarding the affected projects were not disclosed in the statement. The market for semi-processed copper ore, commonly known as concentrates, is currently facing unparalleled tightness, with veteran traders highlighting… Read More Here
Transparency Concerns Arise Over ZESCO's $160M Debt Write-off to Maamba Collieries Limited 7 Mining in Zambia Coal Electricity 

Transparency Concerns Arise Over ZESCO’s $160M Debt Write-off to Maamba Collieries Limited

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In a recent development, Maamba Collieries Limited (MCL), Zambia’s largest coal mine and the leading Independent Power Producer (IPP), remains tight-lipped regarding the controversial $160 million debt write-off extended to them by the state-owned power company, ZESCO. This write-off, following a lengthy period of dispute and negotiation, has raised eyebrows and sparked speculation about potential corruption and overbilling. The debt between MCL and ZESCO had ballooned to over $600 million by 2021, as ZESCO disputed the charges, leading to prolonged negotiations. However, a recent statement from ZESCO’s Managing Director, Victor… Read More Here
President Hichilema Inaugurates 60 Megawatt Solar Plant in Kitwe to Combat Energy Crisis 8 Mining in Zambia Electricity Energy 

President Hichilema Inaugurates 60 Megawatt Solar Plant in Kitwe to Combat Energy Crisis

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In a significant move towards diversifying Zambia’s energy sector, President Hakainde Hichilema inaugurated the 60-megawatt Itimpi power project in Kitwe last week. Developed by the Copperbelt Energy Corporation (CEC), the project represents a pivotal step in the country’s efforts to increase investments in non-hydro-based power generation. President Hichilema, who was on a five-day visit to the Copperbelt region, emphasized the importance of private sector involvement in sustaining such investments. He urged entrepreneurial firms to capitalize on Zambia’s abundant sunlight by investing in solar energy, thereby contributing to a more resilient… Read More Here
Zambia and Mozambique Strengthen Power Collaboration to Address Electricity Deficit 9 Mining in Zambia Electricity 

Zambia and Mozambique Strengthen Power Collaboration to Address Electricity Deficit

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Zambia and Mozambique have enhanced their partnership to tackle Zambia’s electricity shortfall by finalizing an agreement for additional power imports on Thursday last week. Under the agreement, signed by Zambia’s Zesco Limited and Mozambique’s state-owned energy firm, Mozambique Electricity (EDM), Zambia will now import an extra 40 megawatts of power, supplementing the existing 50 megawatts from a previous deal. This raises the total import capacity to 90 megawatts, effective until June 30, 2025. Victor Mapani, Zesco’s managing director, praised the amended agreement as evidence of the strong collaboration between the… Read More Here
Mozambique: EDM loses over 78 million dollars from vandalization and illegal connections 10 International Electricity 

Mozambique: EDM loses over 78 million dollars from vandalization and illegal connections

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Mozambique’s publicly-owned electricity company, EDM, has recorded, over the last year, a financial loss of five billion meticais (78.3 million dollars at the current exchange rate) as a result of damage of equipment by criminals across the country, as well as illegal connections. According to EDM Executive Director, Noel Govene, who was speaking recently at the signing ceremony of a Memorandum of Understanding between EDM and the Institute for Scholarships (IBE), “in 2023 alone, EDM recorded losses of around five billion Meticais, an amount that could have been used to… Read More Here

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