POWERCHINA signed a contract for a 600-megawatt solar photovoltaic (PV) power plant project in Zambia with Zambia Electricity Supply Corporation on May 20 through a video conference.
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The online signing ceremony between POWERCHINA and Zambia Electricity Supply Corporation takes place on May 20. [Photo/POWERCHINA] |
The project will include 200MW solar PV power plants and supporting transmission and transformation lines in Chibombo, Chirundu and Siavonga in Zambia. The construction period of each power plant will be 12 months.
Once completed, the power plant will provide the people of Zambia with a cleaner and more reliable power supply, as well as optimize the national energy structure of Zambia.
Also, it will help solve domestic power shortage issues in Zambia and accelerate the development of Zambian industry, mining and other sectors. The facility will create thousands of jobs during its construction and operation, while also promoting social and economic development in local communities.
Africa is currently battling against the COVID-19 epidemic. As such, POWERCHINA's representative office in Zambia will strictly follow the epidemic prevention and control measures of the Chinese Embassy in Zambia and the company to ensure the health and safety of employees.
