Itimpi II Solar PV Power Plant
Sector: Power Generation (CCGT) • Location: Kitwe, Zambia
Source: Green Building Africa
The Itimpi II Solar PV Power Plant is a 136 MW solar power project commissioned by Copperbelt Energy Corporation in Kitwe, Zambia. Developed over 14 months at a cost of US$125.8 million, it increases CEC's total solar generation capacity to 230 MW and supports Zambia's energy diversification strategy away from hydroelectric power. The project created over 2,500 jobs during construction, with more
- Status
- Closed
- Sector
- Power Generation (CCGT), Solar, Education, Commercial
- Location
- Kitwe, Zambia
- Updated
- 22 Jul 2026
- Source
- Green Building Africa
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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 Power Plant is a 136 MW solar power project commissioned by Copperbelt Energy Corporation in Kitwe, Zambia. Developed over 14 months at a cost of US$125.8 million, it increases CEC's total solar generation capacity to 230 MW and supports Zambia's energy diversification strategy away from hydroelectric power. The project created over 2,500 jobs during construction, with more than 95% filled by Zambians, and is funded through CEC's US$200 million Green Bond. |
Original sector | Energy |
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Location
Country | Zambia |
City | Kitwe |
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Source | Green Building Africa |
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Record type | Project |
Sector | Power Generation (CCGT), Solar, Education, Commercial |
Article published date | 2026-05-16 |
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