Zambia Cuts Solar Project Approval Time to 48 Hours to Boost Clean Energy Investment
Zambia’s Ministry of Energy has announced a dramatic reduction in the approval time for solar project applications—from six months to just 48 hours—as part of efforts to attract private sector investment and accelerate renewable energy development.
The fast-tracked process aims to support the government’s goal of adding 1,000 MW of solar power to the national grid by 2025.
With hydropower currently dominating Zambia’s energy mix and severe droughts in 2024 significantly reducing output, the government is pushing to diversify the country’s energy sources, enhance grid resilience, and improve access to electricity.
Minister of Energy Peter Kapala emphasized that eliminating long-standing administrative delays will create a more efficient, transparent, and investor-friendly environment for solar developers.
