Zambian renewables developer Kiyona Energy Limited has opened a tender in Zambia for a 25 MW solar power plant. Available tender details state the chosen applicant will undertake an engineering, procurement and construction (EPC) contract for the project, to be located near the Waterworks substation by the 132 kV wayleave in Luksaka, the country’s capital. Interested bidders are required to pay a participation fee of ZMW 1,000 (US$43.23). The deadline for applications is January 9, 2026.
Kiyona Energy has 302 MW of renewable energy projects projected to reach commercial operations. Earlier in November 2025, the company signed a memorandum of understanding with the Zambian Army that encompassed the allocation of land for three solar projects: a 30 MW utility-scale project, a 4 MW project for water pumping and a 5 MW plant to be developed under Zambia’s Green Cities Initiative.
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May 13, 2025
Cooma Solar Power Project in Zambia officially commenced construction
The Cooma Solar Power Project in Zambia has officially commenced construction. Supported by the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), this 60 MW solar facility, complemented by a 20 MWh battery...
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Tender launched for development of 50 MW on-grid solar plant in northern Zambia
CGM Power Group Ltd., an independent power producer (IPP), has requested proposals from engineering, procurement and construction companies for the development of a 50 MW on-grid solar plant in C...
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June 03, 2024
Tender opens for feasibility study on floating solar in Zambia
The African Development Bank has sought Expressions of Interest (EOI) from consultants to conduct a feasibility study for a floating solar project at a dam in southern Zambia. The selected cons...
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January 31, 2024
Tender launched for 7.5 MW solar plant in Lusaka province
Zesco has kicked off the first stage of an Engineering, Procurement and Construction (EPC) tender for a 7.5 MW (AC) on-grid solar Photo Voltaic (PV) plant to be located at Kasupe in Lusaka province, Z...
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December 01, 2023
PPA signed for 25 MW Ilute photovoltaic solar project in Sesheke
GreenCo Power Services has signed the Power Purchase Agreement (PPA) for the 25 MW Ilute photovoltaic solar project in Sesheke, Western Province, Zambia. The PPA is set to be executed with Serengeti...
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