Itimpi II Solar PV Plant
Sector: Hydro • Location: Kitwe, Zambia
Source: TaiyangNews
The Itimpi II solar PV plant is a 136 MW solar power facility commissioned by Copperbelt Energy Corporation (CEC) in the Kitwe region of Zambia. It was built at a cost of $125.8 million within 14 months and funded through a $200 million green bond. The project increases CEC's total solar capacity from 94 MW to 230 MW, supports diversification of Zambia's energy mix by reducing reliance on hydropow
- Status
- Closed
- Sector
- Hydro, Power Generation (CCGT), Solar
- Location
- Kitwe, Zambia
- Updated
- 22 Jul 2026
- Source
- TaiyangNews
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Original status | completed |
Taiyo status | Closed |
Taiyo last update | 2026-07-22 |
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Description | The Itimpi II solar PV plant is a 136 MW solar power facility commissioned by Copperbelt Energy Corporation (CEC) in the Kitwe region of Zambia. It was built at a cost of $125.8 million within 14 months and funded through a $200 million green bond. The project increases CEC's total solar capacity from 94 MW to 230 MW, supports diversification of Zambia's energy mix by reducing reliance on hydropower, and created over 2,500 jobs with over 95% filled by Zambians. |
Original sector | Energy |
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Country | Zambia |
City | Kitwe |
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Record type | Project |
Sector | Hydro, Power Generation (CCGT), Solar |
Article published date | 2026-05-09 |
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