Chisamba Solar Power Plant

Chisamba Solar Power Plant
CountryZambia
LocationChisamba District, Central Province
Coordinates14°36′36″S 28°35′24″E / 14.60992772°S 28.59003929°E / -14.60992772; 28.59003929
StatusOperational
Construction beganJuly 2024
Commission dateJune 2025
Construction costUS$100 million
OwnerKNBEPC (subsidiary of ZESCO)
OperatorZESCO
Solar farm
Type
Power generation
Nameplate capacity100 MW

The Chisamba Solar Power Plant is a 100 megawatt (MW) grid-connected photovoltaic (PV) solar power station in Chisamba District, Central Province, Zambia. Commissioned in June 2025, the project plays a significant role in Zambia’s efforts to diversify energy sources and reduce reliance on hydropower.