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Kamoa-Kakula Switches On 233MW Solar-Battery System for 24/7 Power

August 28, 2026August 28, 2026 Constance0 comment

DRC’s Kamoa-Kakula Begins 24/7 Solar Power From 233MW Renewable Energy System The Kamoa-Kakula Copper Complex in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) has begun receiving round-the-clock electricity from a 233 MWp solar farm and 526 MWh battery storage system, strengthening power security at one of Africa’s largest copper operations. The facility reached commercial operation on 12 August 2026 and is designed to provide at least 30MW of continuous electricity, including during periods when the solar panels are not generating power. Developed by CrossBoundary Energy, the system combines large-scale solar generation… Read More Here

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Zambia Approves $971.5 Million in Energy Investments as Power Shortage Persists

August 23, 2026August 23, 2026 Constance0 comment

Zambia Approves $971.5 Million in Energy Projects Amid Power Deficit Zambia’s Energy Regulation Board (ERB) has approved energy-sector investments worth approximately ZMW18.4 billion ($971.5 million), covering electricity, renewable energy and downstream petroleum activities. The approvals include 23 licences, 20 construction permits and additional licence inclusions, marking a significant expansion of investment activity across Zambia’s energy sector. The authorised projects cover renewable energy equipment manufacturing and supply, petroleum transportation and distribution, lubricant imports and blending, as well as 116 petroleum transporters. The ERB has also approved the commissioning of five retail… Read More Here

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CMOC Deploys 623MWp Solar Capacity and 1.8GWh Battery Storage in DRC

August 14, 2026August 14, 2026 Constance0 comment

CMOC Develops 623MWp Solar and 1.8GWh Battery Storage System to Power DRC Copper and Cobalt Mines Chinese mining company CMOC is developing a large integrated renewable energy system around its Tenke Fungurume Mining (TFM) and Kisanfu (KFM) operations in Lualaba Province, Democratic Republic of Congo, as it seeks to strengthen electricity supply for its expanding copper and cobalt operations. The project includes 623MWp of solar photovoltaic capacity and a battery energy storage system rated at 488MW with 1,800MWh of storage capacity. The development also includes three new 220kV substations, upgrades… Read More Here

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Zambia Moves Ahead with 300MW Coal-Fired Power Plant in Sinazongwe

August 4, 2026August 4, 2026 Constance0 comment

Zambia to Develop 300MW Coal-Fired Power Plant as ZCCM-IH Targets Energy Security Zambia is moving forward with plans to develop a 300MW coal-fired thermal power plant in Sinazongwe District, as the country seeks to strengthen electricity supply and reduce its heavy reliance on hydropower. The project is being developed through Ever Great Energy Company Limited, a special-purpose vehicle involving ZCCM Investments Holdings (ZCCM-IH) and Wonderful Group Services Limited. Under an agreement signed on June 1, 2026, ZCCM-IH will acquire a 30% stake in Ever Great for approximately US$54.2 million. The… Read More Here

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Solution for Africa Selected for $57.6 Million Solar Projects in Zambia

July 31, 2026July 31, 2026 Constance

Solution for Africa Provisionally Wins $57.6 Million in Three Zambia Solar Contracts French renewable energy company Solution for Africa has been provisionally selected for three solar power contracts in Zambia with a combined value of approximately $57.6 million, marking another step in the country’s efforts to expand renewable energy generation. The contracts cover the development of solar photovoltaic (PV) projects designed to increase electricity supply and support Zambia’s efforts to diversify its energy mix. The provisional selection follows a competitive procurement process and remains subject to the completion of the… Read More Here

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Zimbabwe Set to Add 1,365MW of New Power Capacity by Year-End

July 27, 2026July 27, 2026 Constance

Zimbabwe Targets 1,365MW Power Capacity Expansion by December to Strengthen Energy Supply Zimbabwe is expected to add 1,365MW of new electricity generation capacity by December as the government intensifies efforts to strengthen energy security and address persistent power shortages. The Zimbabwe Electricity Supply Authority (ZESA) says 635MW of generation projects are currently under construction, while an additional 730MW is planned, subject to financing. The combined capacity is expected to significantly improve the country’s electricity supply and support growing demand from industry and households. The expansion forms part of Zimbabwe’s broader… Read More Here

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DRC’s Kasai-Oriental Seeks Funding and Energy Solutions to Unlock Copper Potential

July 23, 2026July 23, 2026 Constance

SAEMAPE Calls for More Funding and Energy Investment to Support Copper Development in Kasai-Oriental The Democratic Republic of Congo’s Kasai-Oriental Province faces major challenges in developing its copper potential, with limited financing for exploration activities, artisanal mining formalisation, and energy supply emerging as key concerns. The Director General of the Service for Assistance and Support of Artisanal and Small-Scale Mining (SAEMAPE), Jean-Paul Kapongo Kadiobo, has called on the Congolese government and the Mining Fund for Future Generations (FOMIN) to provide the necessary resources to support the transition of artisanal miners… Read More Here

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Zambia Expands Renewable Energy Capacity with 100MW Chisamba II Solar Plant

July 23, 2026July 27, 2026 Constance

Zambia Doubles Chisamba Solar Capacity to 200MW to Support Mining and Energy Security Zambia has strengthened its renewable energy capacity with the commissioning of the 100MW Chisamba II Solar Power Plant, expanding the Chisamba Solar Complex to 200MW. The project represents a significant milestone in the country’s efforts to diversify its energy mix, improve electricity reliability and reduce dependence on hydropower. Commissioned by President Hakainde Hichilema in Chisamba District, Central Province, the second phase of the solar complex supports Zambia’s broader ambition to increase electricity generation capacity to 10,000MW by… Read More Here

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Beyond Generation: Petrodex’s Integrated Energy Model Powering Southern Africa

July 23, 2026July 23, 2026 Constance

The region’s energy gap will not be closed by generation alone. It calls for a more integrated approach, one that moves electrons across borders, builds the lines that carry them, and generates new supply where it counts. Across the Copperbelt and Haut-Katanga, the binding constraint on growth is no longer the ore in the ground. It is the electricity needed to extract and process it. The region sits atop some of the world’s richest copper and cobalt deposits, and global demand for both is climbing as electrification, electric vehicles and… Read More Here

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Angola and DRC Deepen Energy Cooperation on Shared Offshore Hydrocarbon Resources

July 22, 2026July 22, 2026 Constance

Angola and DRC Advance Joint Offshore Oil Development with New Cooperation Measures for Common Interest Area Angola and the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) have continued to strengthen their energy partnership after technical experts from both countries met in Luanda on Tuesday and Wednesday to advance cooperation within the Area of Common Interest (ACI). According to Angola’s Ministry of Mineral Resources, Petroleum and Gas, the meeting focused on reviewing the implementation of the legal framework governing the joint exploration of shared offshore hydrocarbon resources and enhancing cooperation mechanisms between the… Read More Here