Maamba Launches 100 MW Solar Plant

Maamba Solar Energy Limited launched construction of a 100 MW solar power plant in Maamba, Southern Province, to diversify Zambia’s energy mix and reduce load-shedding. The project, which started on September 22, aimed to add clean energy to the national grid by mid-2026. Combined with Maamba Energy’s thermal expansion, Maamba supplied 700 MW, supporting the government’s target of 1,000 MW of nationwide solar capacity.