The Zambian government has signed an agreement with Longi Solar Technology and Sino Green Technology to cooperate in the implementation and development of renewable energy projects across the country. Under the agreement, a 100-megawatt (MW) pilot solar power plant is set to commence in April 2026 in Itezhi-Tezhi District, with construction expected to take between eight and ten months to complete. The agreement was signed in Lusaka on Monday by the Ministry of Energy Permanent Secretary for Electricity, Engineer Arnold Simwaba, and James Jin, President of Longi Solar for the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region.
Speaking at the signing ceremony, Simwaba encouraged Longi Solar and Sino Green Technology to expedite the implementation and construction of the projects once they commence. He urged the partners to promptly inform the government should they face any challenges during implementation. Simwaba reaffirmed the government’s commitment to providing the necessary support to ensure smooth project execution.
“The signing of the agreement follows President Hakainde Hichilema’s official visit to China in 2025, which laid the foundation for enhanced cooperation between Zambia and Chinese firms in the renewable energy sector,” he said. Meanwhile, Jin commended the Zambian government for its efficiency in facilitating the implementation of the project so far. He reaffirmed the partners’ commitment to Zambia, revealing that the companies plan to deliver a cumulative capacity of up to 1,000 MW of solar power under the agreement.
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“In 2025, Zambia imported solar panels from China with a total capacity of 500 MW, of which 300 MW were manufactured by Longi Solar, highlighting the company’s significant contribution to Zambia’s renewable energy sector,” Jin stated. This material, and other digital content on this website, may not be reproduced, published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed in whole or in part without prior express permission from ZAMBIA MONITOR.
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